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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 682013 - Arkansas Poultry Co (Div Of Lanier Inc)
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Arkansas Poultry Co (Div Of Lanier Inc)
625 South Allen
Batesville, AR 72501
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2195, Batesville, AR 72501
Union Status: Union
SIC:2015
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360550966 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19100036 B04 | 12/19/1984 | 12/22/1984 | $320 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 A01 | 12/19/1984 | 12/22/1984 | $320 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
ON NOVEMBER 12, 1984, IN THE COMPRESSOR ROOM, A MERCURY SWITCH IN THE AMMONIA REFRIGERANT PIPING FAILED. THIS CAUSED A SAFETY VALVE TO RELEASE AMMONIA FROM THE SYSTEM. THE AMMONIA ENTERED THE PROCESSING AREA AND 42 EMPLOYEES SUFFERED ADVERSE EFFECTS FROM INHALING THE AMMONIA. THEY WERE ALL TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. SIXTEEN OF THE EMPLOYEES REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL THE FIRST NIGHT AND THREE REMAINED THE SECOND NIGHT.
Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, AMMONIA, INHALATION, GAS, VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 682013 | Occupation Not Listed |