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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18084194 - Imperial Flavors Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Imperial Flavors Inc.
1000 American Superior Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1579, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2087
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/08/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360727846 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $990 |
| Current Penalty | $990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $990 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 11/08/1988 | 11/16/1988 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 11/08/1988 | 11/14/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was the operator of two cocoa powder blending machines. Blender #B2 was filled and operating and blender #B4 was being loaded with cocoa powder and various other ingredients. Due to mechanical problems with the normal system of loading blenders, the heavy aluminum lids were removed from the tops of the blenders so that the cocoa powder and other ingredients could be loaded through the top of the machines. Cardboard covers were placed over the tops of the blenders to contain the cocoa powder dust. The employee completed loading blender #B4 and apparently attempted to jump approximately 4 feet from the top of blender #B4 to the top of blender #B2. He jumped onto the cardboard cover, fell through the cover, and was pulled into the blender by the rotating mixing blades. Employee #1 died of multiple injuries.
Keywords: MIXER BLADE, ROTATING PARTS, COVER, MIXER, UNSTABLE SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18084194 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |