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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18606699 - Dean Foods Company
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Dean Foods Company
4420 Bishop Lane
Louisville, KY 40218
Mailing Address:
4420 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
Union Status: Union
SIC:2026
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/23/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360743751 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100134 C | 09/24/1985 | 10/18/1985 | $0 | $560 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 E03 | 09/24/1985 | 11/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 E03 I | 09/24/1985 | 11/18/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Other | 19100134 F02 IV | 09/24/1985 | 09/30/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Other | 19100132 A | 09/24/1985 | 09/30/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER, WHICH CONTROLLED A REFRIGERATION SYSTEM, KICKED OFF. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP INSIDE THE COMPRESSORS, CAUSING AN AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN. ONE MACHINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN, EVENTUALLY RELEASING AMMONIA INTO THE ATMOSPHERE THROUGH A RUPTURED SAFETY RELIEF VALVE. THE LEAK WAS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 50 FEET SOUTHWEST OF THE SECOND FLOOR PROCESSING ROOM'S AIR INTAKE SYSTEM. (LOCATED ON THE PLANT ROOF.) THE PLANT WAS COMPLETELY EVACUATED BY MANAGEMENT.
Keywords: LEAK, RESPIRATORY, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, AMMONIA, INHALATION, HIGH PRESSURE, TOXIC FUMES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18606699 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 18606699 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 18606699 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 18606699 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |