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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1759654.015 - General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc.
7169 Arkansas 203 Site Of Explosion
Hampton, AR 71744
Mailing Address:
6345 Ar 203 Hwy, Hampton, AR 71744
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332994/Small Arms Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/2024
Emphasis: N:Chemnep
Case Closed: 07/06/2026
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2181861 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2181908 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $156,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $156,700 |
| Current Penalty | $32,262 | $0 | $0 | $39,175 | $0 | $71,437 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100119 D03 I A | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100119 D03 I F | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100119 F01 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100119 F03 | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100119 E03 I | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100119 E03 V | 01/02/2025 | 02/03/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100119 E03 VI | 01/02/2025 | 07/13/2026 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 19100119 J02 | 01/02/2025 | 07/13/2026 | $6,913 | $6,913 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100119 L01 | 01/02/2025 | 07/13/2026 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 01/02/2025 | 01/24/2025 | $0 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 19101200 G02 | 01/02/2025 | 07/07/2026 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 01/02/2025 | 07/13/2026 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 01/24/2025 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on July 3, 2024, Employee #1, Employee #2, and Employee #3 were inserting smoke composition material into aluminum pyrotechnic vessels when an explosion occurred. Employee #1 was fatally injured. Employee #2 was hospitalized, and Employee #3 sustained non-hospitalized injuries. The incident involved pyrotechnic energetic materials and occurred during the production process.
Keywords: Explosion, Material Handling, Pyrotechnics, Smoke
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1759654.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | |
| 2 | 1759654.015 | 47 | F | Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | |
| 3 | 1759654.015 | 53 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |