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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316873447 - Crop Production Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Crop Production Services Inc
400 N 2nd
Harrington, WA 99134
Mailing Address:
Attn Payroll Dept 3005 Rocky Mountain Ave, Loveland, CO 80538
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5191
NAICS: 424910/Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/06/2013
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102371697 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 8242000501 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 82430005 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 8244000501 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 8244000502 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 82440010 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 82450005 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 8245001001 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 8245002001 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 82450025 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 8245003001 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01007A | Serious | 82460005 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 12. | 01007B | Serious | 84213005 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 01008 | Serious | 8421900501 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 14. | 02001 | Other | 8003200501 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 02002 | Other | 80032010 | 01/31/2014 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/19/2014 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On September 16, 2013, Employee #1 and Employee #2, with Crop Production Services Inc., were off loading a chemical (aqua ammonia 29) from a rail car. The connection failed, the hose came off, and Employee #1 was covered in product. Approximately 17,000 gallons were spilled. Employee #2 helped Employee #1 in the safety shower and then tried to stop the leak at the rail car connection. Employee #2 was exposed to the ammonia. Employee #2 wore a full face twin cartridge respirator, which was not adequate for respiratory protection. Employee #1 was airlifted to the hospital and was hospitalized for 3 days. Employee #2 was hospitalized locally for 2 days.
Keywords: LEAK, AMMONIA, PPE, FARM MACHINERY, RAILROAD CAR, HOSE, STEEL CONNECTOR, CHEMICAL BURN, OFF LOADING, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316873447 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 316873447 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |