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Inspection: 102699618 - Knouse Foods Co-Operative, Incorporated

Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 102699618
Report ID: 0316700
Date Opened: 12/07/1993

Site Address:
Knouse Foods Co-Operative, Incorporated
1505 Orrtanna Road
Orrtanna, PA 17353

Mailing Address:
1505 Orrtanna Road, P.O. Box 308, Orrtanna, PA 17353

Union Status: Union

SIC:2033

NAICS: 0 

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 03/25/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/18/1995

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 360163091
Complaint 76656289 Yes
Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties Serious Willful Repeat Other Unclass Total
Initial Violations 10 3 5 18
Current Violations 10 5 3 18
Initial Penalty $22,050 $67,500 $0 $900 $0 $90,450
Current Penalty $22,050 $0 $0 $450 $47,500 $70,000
FTA Penalty $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

Violation Items
# Citation ID Citaton Type Standard Cited Issuance Date Abatement Due Date Current Penalty Initial Penalty FTA Penalty Contest Latest Event Note
1. 01001 Serious 19100023 C02 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
2. 01002A Serious 19100023 D01 II 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
3. 01002B Serious 19100024 F 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
4. 01002C Serious 19100024 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
5. 01003 Serious 19100024 H 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
6. 01004 Serious 19100120 Q09 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $2,250 $2,250 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
7. 01005A Serious 19100132 A 05/24/1994 06/03/1994 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
8. 01005B Serious 19100133 A01 05/24/1994 06/03/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
9. 01005C Serious 19100151 C 05/24/1994 06/03/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
10. 01006A Serious 19100134 A02 05/24/1994 03/06/1995 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
11. 01006B Serious 19100134 B06 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
12. 01006C Serious 19100134 B11 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
13. 01006D Serious 19100134 E05 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
14. 01006E Serious 19100134 E05 05/24/1994 03/06/1995 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
15. 01006F Serious 19100134 E05 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
16. 01006G Serious 19100134 F02 II 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
17. 01006H Serious 19100134 F02 IV 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
18. 01007 Serious 19100145 C03 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $1,800 $1,800 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
19. 01008A Serious 19100147 C01 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $4,500 $4,500 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
20. 01008B Serious 19100147 C04 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
21. 01008C Serious 19100147 C05 IIB 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
22. 01008D Serious 19100147 C05 IIC2 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
23. 01008E Serious 19100147 C06 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
24. 01008F Serious 19100147 C07 IB 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
25. 01008G Serious 19100147 C07 IC 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
26. 01008H Serious 19100147 C07 II 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
27. 01008I Serious 19100147 C07 IV 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
28. 01009A Serious 19101001 D02 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $2,250 $2,250 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
29. 01009B Serious 19101001 K04 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
30. 01009C Serious 19101001 K05 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
31. 01010A Serious 19101200 H 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $2,250 $2,250 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
32. 01010B Serious 19101200 H01 I 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
33. 01010C Serious 19101200 H02 II 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
34. 01010D Serious 19101200 H02 III 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
35. 01010E Serious 19101200 H02 IV 05/24/1994 06/10/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
36. 02001A Unclass 19100120 Q01 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $15,834 $22,500 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
37. 02001B Unclass 19100038 A02 II 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
38. 02001C Unclass 19100038 A02 IV 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
39. 02001D Unclass 19100038 A02 V 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
40. 02001E Unclass 19100038 A02 VI 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
41. 02001F Unclass 19100038 A04 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
42. 02001G Unclass 19100038 A05 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
43. 02001H Unclass 19100038 A05 III 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
44. 02001I Unclass 19100165 B05 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
45. 02001J Unclass 19100165 D02 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
46. 02002A Unclass 19100120 Q03 III 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $15,833 $22,500 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
47. 02002B Unclass 19100120 Q03 V 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
48. 02002C Unclass 19100134 E03 I 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
49. 02002D Unclass 19100134 E03 II 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
50. 02003 Unclass 19100120 Q06 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $15,833 $22,500 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
51. 03001 Other 19040004 05/24/1994 06/20/1994 $450 $900 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
52. 03002 Other 19100020 G01 05/24/1994 05/27/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
53. 03003 Other 19100038 A05 III 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
54. 03004 Other 19100157 G02 05/24/1994 06/26/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  
55. 03005 Other 19101200 F05 II 05/24/1994 05/27/1994 $0 $0 $0 06/15/1994 F - Formal Settlement  

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14319784
Event: 12/06/1993
Two employees die in unexpected ammonia release

Employees #1 and #2 were draining refrigerant oil from anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system oil traps in fruit cold storage warehouses. They were working approximately 24 feet above floor level on a mobile scissor lift personnel platform (Hyster, V24) using hand tools including a wrench, a flashlight, and a bucket. The cause of the unexpected ammonia release is unknown. Employees #1 and #2 suffered thermal and chemical burns over large areas of their bodies and of their respiratory tracts. Employees #1 and #2 died.

Keywords: BURN, RESPIRATORY, WRENCH, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, CHEMICAL BURN, TOXIC FUMES, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, OVEREXPOSURE, AERIAL LIFT

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 102699618 Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported
2 102699618 Fatality Asphyxia Occupation not reported
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