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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1199915.015 - Texamerican Food Blending, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Texamerican Food Blending, Inc.
200 Westinghouse Dr.
Hot Springs, AR 71901
Mailing Address:
2360 East Grand Ave., Hot Springs, AR 71901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311942/Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/28/2016
Emphasis: N:Amputate, N:Svep, L:Gifall
Case Closed: 04/01/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1168461 | ||
| Inspection | 1199922 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $32,957 | $152,098 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185,055 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $72,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $5,000 | $6,338 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $5,000 | $8,873 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $0 | $8,873 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $5,000 | $8,873 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Willful | 19100147 C04 II | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $36,000 | $76,049 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002A | Willful | 19100147 D03 | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $36,000 | $76,049 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02002B | Willful | 19100147 D04 I | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19100303 E01 II | 06/22/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/12/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:57 a.m. on December 27, 2016, an employee was performing a salt flush on the line four 2,500 lb. double ribbon mixer. The employee entered the mixer after he dropped an 80 lb. bag of salt. After entering the mixer, his coworker placed another bag of salt onto the area of the mixer that had the limit switches that indicated that the mixer lids were closed. Because the machine operated via only the emergency stop button, the machine began to operate with the employee trapped inside, killing him. The employee was killed from trauma to the chest.
Keywords: Caught In, Lockout/Tagout, Mixer, Mixer Blade
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1199915.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |