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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1797276.015 - Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
1131 Dakota Avenue
Dakota City, NE 68731
Mailing Address:
800 Stevens Port Dr. Maildrop Dc-90, Dakota Dunes, SD 57049
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/2025
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2249191 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,650 |
| Current Penalty | $27,790 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,790 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 04/03/2025 | 05/20/2025 | $13,895 | $16,550 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I C | 04/03/2025 | 05/20/2025 | $13,895 | $16,550 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 04/03/2025 | 05/20/2025 | $0 | $16,550 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:03 a.m. on January 6, 2025, Employee #1 was performing maintenance and servicing on a Newcastle Load Transfer machine, serial number 14134. Prior to the incident, adjustments had been made to the pallet transfer plate to address operational issues. Employee #1, after the machine was locked out, entered the machine. During servicing, the gantry of the Load Transfer machine unexpectedly activated and descended, fatally injuring Employee #1.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Material Handling
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1797276.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |