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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309946457 - Riceland Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Riceland Foods
Hwy. 79 & Park Avenue
Stuttgart, AR 72160
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 927, Stuttgart, AR 72160
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2075
NAICS: 311225/Fats and Oils Refining and Blending
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/13/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100263680 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100106 H07 IA | 11/13/2006 | 11/17/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100106 H07 IIB | 11/13/2006 | 11/17/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/30/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working in the hydrogenation area when he removed the lid from Converter Number 1 and placed it on the ground next to the approximately 25-in.-diameter opening to the converter. Employee #1 then removed the gasket from around the lid and used a wire-brush grinder to remove the silicone that had sealed the gasket to the lid. Converter Number 1 contained a mixture of vegetable oil and hydrogen. While Employee #1 was grinding the lid, sparks mixed with the hydrogen and exploded. Employee #1 was thrown approximately 7 ft into the air and onto some overhead pipes. Employee #1's right arm was severed and he was killed.
Keywords: GRINDER, SEVERED, HYDROGEN, STRUCK AGAINST, HOT COOKING OIL, EXPLOSION, PIPE, SPARK, ARM, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309946457 | Fatality | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |