At 8:42 p.m. on February 19, 2022, Contractor #1 was taking apart an active heat exchanger. While doing this, 419 pounds of ammonia were released, causing upper body burns to an the contractor. Two contractors and one employee went to the hospital. The contractor was hospitalized for treatment.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,602 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,602 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100119 H03 I | 07/19/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $3,500 | $5,801 | I – Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100119 H03 III | 07/19/2022 | 08/22/2022 | $0 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 07/19/2022 | 10/28/2022 | $3,500 | $5,801 | I – Informal Settlement |
Sources:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1580692.015
https://www.ketv.com/article/chemical-leak-at-fremont-plant-injures-three-people/39155560