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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18502997 - Tyson Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Tyson Foods, Inc.
233 Ss. Secrest Ave.
Monroe, NC 28100
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 965, Monroe, NC 28110
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2015
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/27/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360488506 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100037 F02 | 10/26/1990 | 11/10/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 26, 1990, during the second shift, the odor of ammonia was detected in the fillet room. When the odor became stronger, Employees #1 through #4 became light-headed and fainted. The fillet room was evacuated through the designated emergency exit door. When the odor dissipated, the employees were allowed back into the fillet room. Meanwhile, Employees #1 through #4 were taken to the Union Memorial Hospital emergency room. They were observed and released. The ammonia was released from a high pressure leak in a cooling coil of the room's air conditioning unit. Further releases occurred at 11:20 p.m., 1:05 a.m., and 3:30 p.m. the next day. Each time the room was evacuated. During these subsequent releases, no employees were taken to the hospital.
Keywords: LEAK, AMMONIA, AIR CONDITIONER, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FAINTED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18502997 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Butchers and meat cutters | ||
| 2 | 18502997 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Butchers and meat cutters | ||
| 3 | 18502997 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Butchers and meat cutters | ||
| 4 | 18502997 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Butchers and meat cutters |