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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114639362 - Rantec Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wyoming Department Of Workforce Services - Osha Division
Site Address:
Rantec Corporation
17 Kukucuka Lane
Ranchester, WY 82839
Mailing Address:
Hwy 14 West, Box 729, Ranchester, WY 82839
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/08/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360021042 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was bagging 5 lb sacks of guar gum powder when he died of an airway obstruction due to an unknown possible allergic reaction. He was not wearing respiratory protection but ventilation was in use. Guar gum powder is a polysaccharide thickener (carbohydrate) with a long polymer chain; NIOSH documentation includes a possible allergic reaction. No autopsy was performed. At the time of his death, Employee #1 had been working for the employer for approximately 4 months.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, DUST, ALLERGIC REACTION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, AIR CONTAMINATION, POWDER, DUST INHALATION, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114639362 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Packaging and filling machine operators |