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Inspection: 311294466 - Tyson Foods, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance

 

Inspection Nr: 311294466
Report ID: 0452110
Date Opened: 08/20/2008

Site Address:
Tyson Foods, Inc.
1791 Us Hwy 41 N
Sebree, KY 42455

Mailing Address:
14660 Us Hwy 41 S, Robards, KY 42452

Union Status: Union

SIC:2048

NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing


Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 12/17/2008

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 02/11/2009


Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 102498250

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201857422
Event: 08/19/2008
Employee Is Found Dead in Feed Bin

On August 19, 2008, Employee #1, a brewer, a bin cleaner and receiver, submerged in corn, inside grain bin, Number 106, at Tyson Chicken Incorporation's feed mill. A search was initiated at approximately 8:30 p.m. At approximately 9:00 p.m. employees reportedly attempted to rescue Employee #1. Extraction of Employee #1's body was achieved by the outside vacuum truck company and the volunteer firefighters, as well as a rescue service at approximately 2:00 a.m. on August 20, 2008.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CORN, GRAIN BIN, SILO

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 311294466 Fatality Asphyxia Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec
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