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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311465777 - Chief Ethanol Fuels
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Chief Ethanol Fuels
4225 E. South
Hastings, NE 68901
Mailing Address:
Po Box 488, Hastings, NE 68902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 325193/Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/2009
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl
Case Closed: 05/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200059640 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 04/03/2009 | 05/15/2009 | $3,250 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D05 I | 04/03/2009 | 05/15/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2009, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working on a grain grinder. They locked out the grain grinder to perform maintenance. Employee #1 opened the panel, and a small explosion occurred, injuring Employee #1 and Employee #2 with serious burns. Both employees were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Keywords: BURN, GRINDER, MAINTENANCE, GRAIN, FIRE, PANELBOARD, LOCKOUT, EXPLOSION, SMOKE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311465777 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 311465777 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |