Employees #1 and #2 were draining refrigerant oil from anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system oil traps in fruit cold storage warehouses. They were working approximately 24 feet above floor level on a mobile scissor lift personnel platform (Hyster, V24) using hand tools, including a wrench, a flashlight, and a bucket. The cause of the unexpected ammonia release is unknown.
Employees #1 and #2 suffered thermal and chemical burns over large areas of their bodies and respiratory tracts. Employees #1 and #2 died.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 3 | 5 | 18 | ||
| Current Violations | 10 | 5 | 3 | 18 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $22,050 | $67,500 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $90,450 |
| Current Penalty | $22,050 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $47,500 | $70,000 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100023 C02 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100023 D01 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100024 F | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100024 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100024 H | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100120 Q09 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $2,250 | $2,250 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100132 A | 05/24/1994 | 06/03/1994 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 05/24/1994 | 06/03/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 9. | 01005C | Serious | 19100151 C | 05/24/1994 | 06/03/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 10. | 01006A | Serious | 19100134 A02 | 05/24/1994 | 03/06/1995 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 11. | 01006B | Serious | 19100134 B06 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 12. | 01006C | Serious | 19100134 B11 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 13. | 01006D | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 14. | 01006E | Serious | 19100134 E05 | 05/24/1994 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 15. | 01006F | Serious | 19100134 E05 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 16. | 01006G | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 17. | 01006H | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 18. | 01007 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 19. | 01008A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 20. | 01008B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 21. | 01008C | Serious | 19100147 C05 IIB | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 22. | 01008D | Serious | 19100147 C05 IIC2 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 23. | 01008E | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 24. | 01008F | Serious | 19100147 C07 IB | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 25. | 01008G | Serious | 19100147 C07 IC | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 26. | 01008H | Serious | 19100147 C07 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 27. | 01008I | Serious | 19100147 C07 IV | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 28. | 01009A | Serious | 19101001 D02 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $2,250 | $2,250 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 29. | 01009B | Serious | 19101001 K04 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 30. | 01009C | Serious | 19101001 K05 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 31. | 01010A | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $2,250 | $2,250 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 32. | 01010B | Serious | 19101200 H01 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 33. | 01010C | Serious | 19101200 H02 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 34. | 01010D | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 35. | 01010E | Serious | 19101200 H02 IV | 05/24/1994 | 06/10/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 36. | 02001A | Unclass | 19100120 Q01 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $15,834 | $22,500 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 37. | 02001B | Unclass | 19100038 A02 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 38. | 02001C | Unclass | 19100038 A02 IV | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 39. | 02001D | Unclass | 19100038 A02 V | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 40. | 02001E | Unclass | 19100038 A02 VI | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 41. | 02001F | Unclass | 19100038 A04 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 42. | 02001G | Unclass | 19100038 A05 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 43. | 02001H | Unclass | 19100038 A05 III | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 44. | 02001I | Unclass | 19100165 B05 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 45. | 02001J | Unclass | 19100165 D02 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 46. | 02002A | Unclass | 19100120 Q03 III | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $15,833 | $22,500 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 47. | 02002B | Unclass | 19100120 Q03 V | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 48. | 02002C | Unclass | 19100134 E03 I | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 49. | 02002D | Unclass | 19100134 E03 II | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 50. | 02003 | Unclass | 19100120 Q06 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $15,833 | $22,500 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 51. | 03001 | Other | 19040004 | 05/24/1994 | 06/20/1994 | $450 | $900 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 52. | 03002 | Other | 19100020 G01 | 05/24/1994 | 05/27/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 53. | 03003 | Other | 19100038 A05 III | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 54. | 03004 | Other | 19100157 G02 | 05/24/1994 | 06/26/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
| 55. | 03005 | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 05/24/1994 | 05/27/1994 | $0 | $0 | 06/15/1994 | F – Formal Settlement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=102699618