Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301806337 - Smithfield Foods North
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Smithfield Foods North
501 North Chruch Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2013
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 01/27/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360303044 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working the kill floor in a pork slaughterhouse, where the temperature was not regulated. He showed signs of heat stress and was treated with cold packs and oral electrolyte fluids at the work site clinic. Following this treatment, he was conscious, could walk, and did not appear to be disoriented. The clinic supervisor/nurse determined that he needed further treatment and he was transported to a local medical center. About 10 to 15 minutes after arriving at the center, he suffered a grand mal seizure and did not respond to emergency treatment. Employee #1 was declared dead about 10 minutes later.
Keywords: HEAT, HEAT STROKE, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301806337 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |
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