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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1482182.015 - Tyson Poultry, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Poultry, Inc.
671 Randall Wobbe Lane
Springdale, AR 72764
Mailing Address:
671 Randall Wobbe Lane, Springdale, AR 72764
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/06/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1616230 |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working as the maintenance manager at a poultry processing plant. His normal hours were first shift, with overtime as needed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the employee performed his normal maintenance duties, which included managing the maintenance staff and coordinating maintenance needs for the plant. In addition, the employee worked with other maintenance workers in the plant as needed. The employee last worked June 5, 2020. On that day, he was exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. He went home. On June 7, 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19. On June 12, 2020, he was hospitalized. On June 15, 2020, he was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) and put on a ventilator. At 1:00 p.m. on July 5, 2020, he died due to COVID-19 related illness. The employer reported the fatality the same day.
Keywords: Infectious Disease
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1482182.015 | 54 | M | Fatality |