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Inspection: 115092801 - Wells Dairy, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Inspection Nr: 115092801
Report ID: 0751910
Date Opened: 03/30/1999
Site Address:
Wells Dairy, Inc.
1191 18th Street S.W., Plant #3
Le Mars, IA 51031
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1310, Le Mars, IA 51031
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2024
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/29/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200520245 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19100119 C02 | 05/10/1999 | 08/09/1999 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 E03 III | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 M02 | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100119 N | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100120 Q02 II | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004C | Serious | 19100120 Q02 VIII | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004D | Serious | 19100120 Q02 X | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004E | Serious | 19100120 Q10 | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 O01 | 05/10/1999 | 08/09/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IIA | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 05/10/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200521086
Event: 03/27/1999
Employee injured when ammonia release causes explosion
Employee #1 was injured when a release of ammonia resulted in an explosion.
Keywords: LEAK, AMMONIA, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, CHEMICAL REACTION, SPILL, CHEMICAL VAPOR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115092801 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machinery maintenance occupations |