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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101760742 - Hoffman Seeds, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Hoffman Seeds, Inc.
Rt. 8
Douglas, IL 61572
Mailing Address:
Rr#1, Yates City, IL 61572
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 900664426 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,260 |
| Current Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100307 B | 06/04/1986 | 07/08/1986 | $255 | $490 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19100025 D02 I | 06/04/1986 | 06/09/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19100026 C03 III | 06/04/1986 | 06/09/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/02/1986 | 10/06/1986 | $255 | $420 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/02/1986 | 08/21/1986 | $210 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES OF A SEED PREPARATION PLANT WERE CLEANING AN ELEVATOR PIT WITH A SHOP VACUUM CLEANER. WHEN THE VACUUM CLEANER WAS TURNED ON, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION AND FIRE. THE TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE PIT WERE BADLY BURNED AND WERE HOSPITALIZED FOR THEIR INJURIES. A CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS STANDING OUTSIDE THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY, WAS STRUCK BY A DOOR THAT WAS BLOWN OUT OF THE STRUCTURE. HE RECEIVED CUTS AND BRUISES. AFTER THE ACCIDENT, SOME UNDERGROUND PIPING FOR LP GAS WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. THE LEAK WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE PIT FOR THE LP GAS TO HAVE ACCUMULATED IN THE PIT. THESE VAPORS COULD THEN HAVE BEEN IGNITED BY THE VACUUM CLEANER. PROPER CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURES HAD NOT BEEN IMPLEMENTED FOR THE PIT, AND THE VACUUM CLEANER WAS NOT APPROVED FOR HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS.
Keywords: LEAK, ELECTRICAL, EXPLOSION, LACERATION, BURN, E GI III, CONFINED SPACE, LP GAS, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL, ELEC EQUIPMENT--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101760742 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 101760742 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |