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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18342667 - Tyson Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Foods
110 Maple Street
Cumming, GA 30130
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2015
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/28/1990
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/15/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901178277 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 II | 07/16/1990 | 08/21/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H02 III | 07/16/1990 | 08/21/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Maintenance workers changed a seal on a votator. They pressurized the system to 60 psi to check for leaks, then opened a valve to bring a vacuum compressor on-line to lower the pressure to normal operating pressure. The compressor had been shut down and was causing internal pressure in the system to continue to build up. A safety valve vented anhydrous ammonia to the building's roof as the pressure exceeded 150 psi. Ventilation intakes on the building's roof spread the ammonia vapors throughout the entire building. All employees were evacuated as the maintenance workers brought the compressor on-line and eventually lowered the pressure to close the safety relief valve. Ammonia vapors settled into low areas around the building, overexposing nine employees. Four employees were kept overnight at the hospital. An additional employee was admitted the following day.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, VENTILATION, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, HIGH PRESSURE, VALVE, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18342667 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18342667 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18342667 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 18342667 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 18342667 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 18342667 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 7 | 18342667 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 8 | 18342667 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 9 | 18342667 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |