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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1548113.015 - Mosaic Fertilizer, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Mosaic Fertilizer, Llc.
8813 Us Hwy 41
Riverview, FL 33578
Mailing Address:
8813 Us Hwy 41, Riverview, FL 33578
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325312/Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/17/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1797389 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on August 11, 2021, the plant was shut down for maintenance activities, including the replacement of a knife gate. Employee #1, initially in the control room, proceeded to the ground level to open a valve on the reactor slurry line to prevent solidification. However, an operator in the control room mistakenly turned on the steam in the line. As Employee #1 attempted to rod out the valve, the material broke loose due to steam pressure, spraying hot reactor slurry containing phosphoric acid and ammonia in the area and on the employee. Employee #1 sustained burns to his arms and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Ammonia, Arm, Burn, Maintenance, Phosphoric Acid, Sprayed, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1548113.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Production coordinators |