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Inspection: 304986094 - Cargill Citro Pure, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Cargill Citro Pure, L.P.
1552 Sun Pure Road
Avon Park, FL 33825
Mailing Address:
100 East 6th Street, Frostproof, FL 33843
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2033
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/03/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102350170 | ||
| Complaint | 203791181 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100036 B06 | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100036 B08 | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100037 F05 | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100165 B03 | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Other | 19101030 C01 I | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Other | 19101030 F02 I | 06/27/2002 | 08/14/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004 | Serious | 19100036 B06 | 06/27/2002 | 11/08/2002 | $1,575 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001A | Other | 19100134 A02 | 06/27/2002 | 11/08/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001B | Other | 19100134 H03 IVA | 06/27/2002 | 11/08/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 29, 2001, an ammonia leak occurred at the Cargil Citro Pure, LP citrus juice processing plant in Avon Park, Florida. An emergency call was made at 7:04 a.m. and the emergency response vehicle arrived on the scene at 7:14 a.m. The plant was evacuated. The accident occurred when the relief valve on the evaporator holding tank vented to the atmosphere for a short time, releasing approximately 10 pounds of ammonia. It was determined that a valve had been closed off, preventing the circulation of coolant to the essence holding tank. Thirty one employees were transported to the hospital. Four employees remained in the hospital for observation.
Keywords: BURN, LUNG, AMMONIA, INHALATION, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304986094 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 304986094 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 304986094 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 4 | 304986094 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |