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Standard Cited: 19100252 A02 VI C General requirements.
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Inspection Nr: 1664207.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/05/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/06/2023
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/06/2023 | $0.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2023 | $0.00 | 10/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(C): Cutting or welding was permitted in the presence of explosive atmospheres (mixture of flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or dusts with air), or explosive atmospheres that could develop inside uncleaned or improperly prepared tanks or equipment which had previously contained such materials, or that could develop in areas with an accumulation of ethanol: On or about April 17, 2023: Employees engaged in tank repairs at the Green Plains Wood River Ethanol Plant located at 140th Rd S, Wood River, Nebraska, were exposed to explosion hazards when using a handheld angle grinder to cut the bolts off the access door located on the top of the whole stillage tank. The grinder sparks ignited residual flammable vapors located in the top of the tank causing a catastrophic explosion, resulting in both employees being thrown from the tank; one employee fatality and the other with serious injuries.