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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1260517.015 - Tyson Foods Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Tyson Foods Inc.
8300 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464
Mailing Address:
8300 96th Ave, Zeeland, MI 49464
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/2017
Emphasis: S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed: 03/22/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1257995 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,880 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 325.47201(3) | 11/08/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $2,880 | $4,800 | $0 | 12/18/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 408.13312(1) | 11/08/2017 | 12/14/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/18/2017 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 a.m. on August 26, 2017, Employee #1 was preparing chemical foamer to clean and sanitize the equipment. The employee turned on the air line and was sprayed with chlorinated cleaner. Employee #1 sustained chemical burns to his eyes and chest, and was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: Air Line, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chest, Chlorine, Cleaning, Eye, PPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1260517.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Janitors and cleaners |