The state of VA has fined a food processor $131,535 for a July 31, 2024 anhydrous ammonia leak that hospitalized 33 people. The leak triggered the evacuation of 287 employees working at the facility. Five of the 33 victims were hospitalized with serious conditions, 17 had serious but non-life-threatening conditions, and 11 had minor symptoms. Fire marshals determined that a “failed valve” caused the leak. On Jan. 28, the VA-OSHA issued 10 citations.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $131,535 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $131,535 |
| Current Penalty | $131,535 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $131,535 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | Contest | Latest Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 F01 III D | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Z – Issued | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 F01 III B | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Z – Issued | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 G01 I | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $12,135 | $12,135 | Z – Issued | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 G02 | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $12,135 | $12,135 | Z – Issued | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 G03 | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $12,135 | $12,135 | Z – Issued | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 J05 | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Z – Issued | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 L02 II | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $8,730 | $8,730 | Z – Issued | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100119 M03 | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Z – Issued | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100165 B05 | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $7,025 | $7,025 | Z – Issued | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 01/28/2025 | 02/24/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | Z – Issued |
Sources:
https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1765826.015