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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1409842.015 - Tyson Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Tyson Foods, Inc.
600 Berry Street
Springdale, AR 72764
Mailing Address:
600 Berry Street, Springdale, AR 72764
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/2019
Emphasis: N:Chemnep, L:Poultry6
Case Closed: 08/31/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1466480 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $53,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,040 |
| Current Penalty | $21,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,200 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 12/09/2019 | 06/01/2021 | $10,600 | $13,260 | $0 | 12/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/09/2019 | 06/01/2021 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 12/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100138 A | 12/09/2019 | 06/01/2021 | $0 | $13,260 | $0 | 12/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/09/2019 | 06/01/2021 | $10,600 | $13,260 | $0 | 12/31/2019 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 8:10 a.m. on June 18, 2019, an Employee #1 was uncapping an approximately 8 to 10 foot long chemical hose when Oxyphresh 22 (peracetic acid or PAA 22%) residue from the hose splashed on him and Employees #2, #3, #4 and #5 who were working nearby. All five employees suffered chemical burns and possible acid vapor inhalation which required hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Chemical, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Cleaning, Corrosive, Dermatitis, Food processing, Hazard Communication, Hose, Inhalation, Maintenance, PPE, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Splashed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1409842.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, production occupations | |
| 2 | 1409842.015 | 58 | M | Hospitalized injury | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | |
| 3 | 1409842.015 | 60 | F | Hospitalized injury | Managers and administrators, n.e.c | |
| 4 | 1409842.015 | 53 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations | |
| 5 | 1409842.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury |