Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301555504 - American Ordnance Llc, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant

Inspection Information - Office: Des Moines Area Office

Inspection Nr: 301555504

Report ID: 0728100

Date Opened: 06/13/2006

Site Address:
American Ordnance Llc, Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
17575 State Highway 79
Middletown, IA 52638

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:3483

NAICS: 332993/Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/30/2006

Emphasis: S:Lead

Case Closed: 02/21/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102123064

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	9					9
Current Violations	8					8
Initial Penalty	$40,500	$0	$0	$0	$0	$40,500
Current Penalty	$34,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$34,000
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	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19100119 D01	10/26/2006	11/28/2006	$4,500	$4,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
2.	01002	Serious	19100119 E01	10/26/2006	12/31/2007	$4,500	$4,500	$0	P - Petition to Mod Abatement
3.	01003	Serious	19100119 F01	10/26/2006	12/31/2007	$4,500	$4,500	$0	P - Petition to Mod Abatement
4.	01004	Serious	19100119 G01 I	10/26/2006	12/31/2007	$4,500	$4,500	$0	P - Petition to Mod Abatement
5.	01005A	Serious	19100119 I02 II	10/26/2006	12/31/2007	$2,500	$4,500	$0	P - Petition to Mod Abatement
6.	01005B	Serious	19100119 I02 III	10/26/2006	11/28/2006	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.
7.	01006	Serious	19100119 O01	10/26/2006	12/31/2007	$4,500	$4,500	$0	P - Petition to Mod Abatement
8.	01007	Serious	19100184 C06	10/26/2006	12/29/2006	$4,500	$4,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
9.	01008	Serious	19100184 C09	10/26/2006	12/29/2006	$4,500	$4,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement
10.	01009	Serious	19100184 D	10/26/2006	12/29/2006	$4,500	$4,500	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202106050

Event: 06/12/2006

Two Employees Are Killed in Explosion

On June 12, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 were handling a shaped charge of high explosives, on a cart. There were no witnesses to the accident; however, it was determined that Employees #1 and #2 were conducting a wet density test, which involved the shaped charge of high explosives. This test involved submerging the shaped charge into a vat of water that was located within a concrete walled room named GG bay. GG bay is situated in the east end of one of several production buildings used to conduct research, development and to manufacture artillery ammunition, bombs and missile warheads. This area is fenced in and covers approximately 19,300 acres. During the test an explosion occurred, killing both Employees #1 and #2.

Keywords: EXPLOSIVES, PPE, SAFETY CONTROL LINE, EXPLOSION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301555504			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	301555504			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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