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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315076364 - Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass, Llc
16457 Avenue 24 1/2
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221119/Other Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2012
Emphasis: L:Fieldsan
Case Closed: 11/29/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101087203 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $820 | $0 | $820 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $820 | $0 | $820 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3382 A | 10/19/2012 | 10/24/2012 | $410 | $410 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 G01 | 10/19/2012 | 10/24/2012 | $410 | $410 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 2, 2012, an employee was working for Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass, LLC, in Chowchilla, CA. This firm converts biomass into energy. A heat exchanger in a power generator had developed a leak. The employee was removing an access door to the exhaust duct of the power generator to view the leaking heat exchanger. After he unbolted the door, steam was able to escape. It blew through the opening and onto his neck. The employee sustained a burn to his neck. The Chowchilla Police Department received a call for an emergency from the local emergency room and responded. The employee was taken to Madera Community Hospital, where he was subsequently treated and released that day. An investigation was conducted by the Fresno DOSH office, representing the Division.
Keywords: BURN, EXHAUST SYSTEM, LEAK, MAINTENANCE, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, STEAM, HEAT EXCHANGER, ELEC UTILITY WORK, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315076364 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Specified mechanics and repairers |