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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120492095 - Stouffers Food Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Stouffers Food Corporation
2132 Old Georgia Hwy.
Gaffney, SC 29342
Mailing Address:
30003 Bainbridge Rd., Solon, OH 44139
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2038
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/23/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360498174 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,150 |
| Current Penalty | $2,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,860 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/15/1993 | 10/20/1993 | $910 | $2,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 10/15/1993 | 10/20/1993 | $910 | $2,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100304 F05 VC5 | 10/15/1993 | 10/20/1993 | $390 | $975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 10/15/1993 | 10/26/1993 | $650 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100146 C02 | 10/15/1993 | 11/03/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 G01 IV | 10/15/1993 | 10/20/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees at a frozen food manufacturing plant were attempting to clean parts in a large cleaning vat containing water at 180 degrees F. Employees #1 and #2 were attempting to start the vat, which uses a pneumatically-operated basket hoist. Employee #1 turned on an air valve and nothing happened. Employee #2 turned on an upstream valve controlling air that activates the hoist and an agitator at the vat's bottom. This sudden surge of air caused the tank to overflow and spill hot water on Employees #1 and #2. Both received first- and second-degree burns and were hospitalized. Employee #1 was burned on his buttocks. Employee #2 was burned on one side of his body from the shoulder down. One employee was wearing boots, gloves, and coveralls, the other, only the company uniform.
Keywords: BURN, PPE, BUTTOCKS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, HOT WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120492095 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 120492095 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |