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Inspection: 18479204 - Imperial Food Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Inspection Nr: 18479204
Report ID: 0453710
Date Opened: 09/03/1991
Site Address:
Imperial Food Products, Inc.
40 Bridges Street
Hamlet, NC 28345
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2015
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360489645 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 26 | 51 | 6 | 83 | ||
| Current Violations | 26 | 51 | 6 | 83 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $92,200 | $714,000 | $0 | $1,950 | $0 | $808,150 |
| Current Penalty | $92,200 | $714,000 | $0 | $1,950 | $0 | $808,150 |
| 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 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Willful | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Willful | 19100036 B02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Willful | 19100036 B03 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Willful | 19100036 B03 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Serious | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01016 | Serious | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01017 | Willful | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01018 | Willful | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 01019 | Willful | 19100036 B04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 01020 | Willful | 19100036 B05 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 01021 | Willful | 19100036 B07 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 01022 | Willful | 19100036 B08 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 01023 | Willful | 19100036 D02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 24. | 01024 | Willful | 19100037 F02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 25. | 01025 | Willful | 19100037 F02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 26. | 01026 | Willful | 19100037 J | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 27. | 01027 | Willful | 19100037 K02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 28. | 01028 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 29. | 01029 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 30. | 01030 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 31. | 01031 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 32. | 01032 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 33. | 01033 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 34. | 01034 | Willful | 19100037 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 35. | 01035 | Willful | 19100037 Q02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 36. | 01036 | Willful | 19100037 Q02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 37. | 01037 | Willful | 19100037 Q02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 38. | 01038 | Willful | 19100038 A01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 39. | 01039 | Willful | 19100132 A | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 40. | 01040 | Willful | 19100132 A | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 41. | 01041 | Willful | 19100157 G01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 42. | 01042 | Willful | 19100160 B06 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 43. | 01043 | Willful | 19100212 A05 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 44. | 01044 | Willful | 19100215 A01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 45. | 01045 | Willful | 19100215 A04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 46. | 01046 | Willful | 19100215 B09 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 47. | 01047 | Willful | 19100303 G02 I | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 48. | 01048 | Willful | 19100305 B01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 49. | 01049 | Willful | 19100305 B02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 50. | 01050 | Willful | 19100305 E01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 51. | 01051 | Willful | 19100305 G01 III | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 52. | 01052 | Willful | 19101200 E01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 53. | 01053 | Willful | 19101200 G01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 54. | 01054 | Willful | 19101200 H | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $14,000 | $14,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 55. | 02001 | Serious | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 56. | 02002 | Serious | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 57. | 02003 | Serious | 95012901 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 58. | 02004 | Serious | 19100023 C02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $1,900 | $1,900 | $0 | - | ||
| 59. | 02005 | Serious | 19100026 C02 IV | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 60. | 02006 | Serious | 19100027 B01 II | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 61. | 02007 | Serious | 19100027 B01 III | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 62. | 02008 | Serious | 19100027 C04 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - | ||
| 63. | 02009 | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 64. | 02010 | Serious | 19100101 B | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 65. | 02011 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 66. | 02012 | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | - | ||
| 67. | 02013 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $0 | - | ||
| 68. | 02014 | Serious | 19100157 D01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 69. | 02015 | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 70. | 02016 | Serious | 19100304 F01 IV | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 71. | 02017 | Serious | 19100304 F04 V | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 72. | 02018 | Serious | 19100305 A04 V | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 73. | 02019 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 74. | 02020 | Serious | 19100305 G01 I | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 75. | 02021 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | - | ||
| 76. | 02022 | Serious | 19101200 F05 I | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 77. | 02023 | Serious | 19101200 F05 II | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 78. | 03001 | Other | 7B0302 A | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - | ||
| 79. | 03002 | Other | 7B0302 A | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 80. | 03003 | Other | 19100022 A01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 81. | 03004 | Other | 19100141 C01 I | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 82. | 03005 | Other | 19100303 E | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 83. | 03006 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 12/30/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 170073035
Event: 09/03/1991
Numerous employees killed or injured in plant fire
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on September 3, 1991, maintenance employees were attempting to repair and replace a leaking hydraulic line in the process room of the main plant. During the repair operation, the incoming hydraulic line separated from its coupling at a point approximately 60 inches above the concrete floor and began to discharge hydraulic fluid at high pressure (800 to 1,200 psi). This high pressure and subsequent flow resulted in hydraulic fluid being sprayed against the floor and onto the nearby natural gas-fueled cooker, which was fully operational. The cooker's normal operating temperature was at least 350 degrees. No lockout/tagout procedures were being followed during the repair. Fire and smoke were produced when the hydraulic fluid contacted the cooker, resulting in the rapid dispersal of combustion products throughout most of the plant. Employees #1 through #24 were killed. (Employee #25 was also killed, but should be referenced in inspection #18552208.) All other employees (#26 through #88) were hospitalized for their injuries except Employees #67, #68, #78, #79, #80, #81, #82, #84, #85, #86, #87, and #88, who were treated and released. Employee evacuation from the building was hindered by locked exterior doors and inadequate means of egress.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED EGRESS, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC FLUID, COOKER, EVACUATION, REPAIR, FIRE, LOCKOUT, HIGH PRESSURE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 3 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 4 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 5 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 6 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 7 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 8 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 9 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 10 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 11 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 12 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 13 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 14 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 15 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 16 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 17 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 18 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 19 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 20 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 21 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 22 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 23 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 24 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Personnel, training & labor relations specialists | ||
| 25 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 26 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 27 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 28 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 29 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 30 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 31 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 32 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 33 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 34 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 35 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 36 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 37 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 38 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 39 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 40 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 41 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 42 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 43 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 44 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 45 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 46 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 47 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 48 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 49 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 50 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 51 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 52 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 53 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 54 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 55 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 56 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 57 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 58 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 59 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 60 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 61 | 18479204 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 62 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 63 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 64 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 65 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 66 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 67 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 68 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 69 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 70 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 71 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 72 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 73 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 74 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 75 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 76 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 77 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 78 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 79 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 80 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 81 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 82 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 83 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 84 | 18479204 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 85 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 86 | 18479204 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |