Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 1205947.015 - Sanderson Farms, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1205947.015

Report ID: 0636900

Date Opened: 01/11/2017

Site Address:
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
301 Aviation Parkway
Waco, TX 76705

Mailing Address:
301 Aviation Parkway, Waco, TX 76705

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/11/2017

Emphasis: N:Chemnep

Case Closed: 04/05/2017

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1172922		Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 92607.015

Event: 01/09/2017

Worker discovers leak of anhydrous ammonia and escapes injur

At 1:45 p.m. on January 9, 2017, an employee of a poultry processor was working in an engine room. The employee observed a leak of anhydrous ammonia and took action. No one was injured in this incident, which garnered considerable publicity.

Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Ammonia, Anhydrous Ammonia, Engine, Leak

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1205947.015	34	M	Non Hospitalized injury		Occupation Not Listed

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