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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303852313 - Perdue Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Perdue Farms, Inc.
7036 Zion Church Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
Mailing Address:
7036 Zion Church Road, Salisbury, MD 21802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2079
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967082 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 09/26/2000 | 10/29/2000 | $1,000 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/26/2000 | 10/29/2000 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 09/26/2000 | 10/01/2000 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 09/26/2000 | 10/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was trying to melt solidified oil from the pump inlet without the cover in place. He had closed the valves to the pump, removed the face of the pump, and then noticed solidified oil in the pump housing. Employee #1 retrieved a torch with which to melt the oil so that he could remove the idler assembly and clean out the housing. He then cracked open the main steam line that was already attached to the block and bleed valve. Employee #1 fully opened the steam valve at the block and bleed valve, and then waited between 10 and 15 minutes before attempting to steam off the solid oil block at the inlet of the pump. He started to heat the 2 in. iron pipe to the inlet with the torch and within 5 minutes enough of the oil had melted so that the steam pressure, which had built up in the pipe, blew out the rest of the oil. Employee #1's arm was sprayed with 360 degrees F oil and steam. He sustained scalding burns, for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, MAINTENANCE, STEAM, TORCH, HIGH PRESSURE, ARM, PUMP, PRESSURE RELEASE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303852313 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |