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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311788350 - Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc.
3105 N. Ibp Road
Holcomb, KS 67851
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 149, Holcomb, KS 67851
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2011
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/17/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101344877 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $850 |
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19101200 H03 I | 07/17/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $850 | $1,700 | $0 | 08/01/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19101200 H03 II | 07/17/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/01/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19101200 H03 III | 07/17/2008 | 10/10/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/01/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on April 28, 2008, six employees were working in the SANOVA room at Tyson Fresh Meats. They were injured when they became overcome from exposure to chlorine dioxide. Chlorine dioxide was the by-product of the sanitizer sprayed on the beef carcass. The employees were hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, FOOD PACKAGING MACH, CHLORINE, CHLORINE DIOXIDE, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 311788350 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |