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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103100939 - National Beef Packing Co. Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
National Beef Packing Co. Lp
1501 E. Eighth St.
Liberal, KS 67901
Mailing Address:
Po Box 978, Liberal, KS 67901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/13/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360354757 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,620 |
| Current Penalty | $1,620 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,620 |
| 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 | 11/14/1988 | 11/23/1988 | $720 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 11/14/1988 | 12/15/1988 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 11/14/1988 | 11/18/1988 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 11/14/1988 | 11/18/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An oil separator on a two-stage ammonia refrigeration system became overpressurized and exploded, killing Employee #1. While looking for Employee #1 after the accident, Employee #2 fell into a drain. Ammonia that had been uncovered as a result of the explosion had flowed into the drain. Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: UNGUARDED FL OPENING, AMMONIA, EXPLOSION, HIGH PRESSURE, FALL, FLOOR OPENING, CHEMICAL, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103100939 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 103100939 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |