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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107528762 - Bakerite Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
Bakerite Foods, Inc.
2801 S. W. 15th
Oklahoma City, OK 73108
Mailing Address:
Po Box 24001, Oklahoma City, OK 73124
Union Status: Union
SIC:2079
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 109059139 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,100 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 E01 | 12/20/1993 | 01/22/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 F04 | 12/20/1993 | 01/22/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 H02 I | 12/20/1993 | 01/02/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 N | 12/20/1993 | 01/22/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 F02 I | 12/20/1993 | 01/12/1994 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/14/1994 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were assigned to adjust the setting on a level data pressure sensor that was mounted on top of a soybean storage tank in order to regulate the low pressure nitrogen used to blanket the tank. The storage tank was 24 ft high by 30 ft diameter with a 262,000 gallon capacity. There was 1 in. of oil in the tank. Employee #2 had removed trash from the area and when he returned he could not locate Employee #1. After a short time Employee #2 climbed the tank ladder and, when he reached the top, he could see that the tank hatch was open. He looked in the tank and saw Employee #1 lying in the bottom. He yelled to Employee #3 for help, then entered the tank to assist Employee #1. Employee #3 climbed the tank and could see both Employees #1 and #2 lying in the bottom. He yelled for help, shut off the nitrogen flow to the tank, and climbed down. He was removing a side plate on the tank when coworkers arrived to assist. After removing the plate, Employee #3 held his breath and entered the tank and pulled Employee #2 to the opening. He was able to get out of the tank before being completely overcome. Employee #4 entered the tank and was able to pull Employee #1 out of the tank before being was completely overcome by the nitrogen atmosphere. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, STORAGE TANK, OVEREXPOSURE, MAINTENANCE, CONFINED SPACE, CONSTRUCTION, NITROGEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107528762 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Production helpers |