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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1504375.015 - Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.
521 S. Main St
Hutchinson, KS 67501
Mailing Address:
521 S. Main St, Hutchinson, KS 67501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2021
Emphasis: N:Chemnep, L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 07/14/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1693498 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $68,265 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,265 |
| Current Penalty | $40,959 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,959 |
| 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 | 19100119 F04 | 05/19/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 05/19/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100134 D01 | 05/19/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $0 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C05 II D | 05/19/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $0 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 G03 | 05/19/2021 | 07/07/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on November 20, 2020, an employee was in the process of removing a part of the machinery. An unexpected release of ammonia gas engulfed the room, resulting in chemical skin burns and lung damage. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Ammonia, Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Engulfed, Lung, Removing, Skin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1504375.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |