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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1782653.015 - Wayne Farms, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Wayne Farms, Llc
112 Plugs Drive
Decatur, AL 35601
Mailing Address:
112 Plugs Drive, Decatur, AL 35601
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2224603 | ||
| Inspection | 1783904 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| Current Penalty | $33,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/17/2025 | 06/04/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/17/2025 | 06/04/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 04/17/2025 | 06/04/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/24/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 04/17/2025 | 05/22/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/24/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:23 p.m. on October 19, 2024, an employee working as a machine maintenance technician was attempting to drain water from a boiler to prevent the boiler from overflowing. Once the employee opened the drain valve, the discharge pipe rotated from a horizontal position over 180 degrees due to the amount of pressure on the pipe and the pipe not being secured. The employee died after being struck by in the head by the pipe.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Boiler, Drain Pipe, Falling Object, Head, High Pressure, High Pressure Pipe, Hot Water Tank, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Metal, Metal Pipe, Overpressure, Pipe, Repair, Skull, Struck By, Technician, Unsecured, Valve, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1782653.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |