Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311294466 - Tyson Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Tyson Foods, Inc.
1791 Us Hwy 41 N
Sebree, KY 42455
Mailing Address:
14660 Us Hwy 41 S, Robards, KY 42452
Union Status: Union
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/17/2008
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2009
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102498250 |
Investigation Summary
On August 19, 2008, Employee #1, a brewer, a bin cleaner and receiver, submerged in corn, inside grain bin, Number 106, at Tyson Chicken Incorporation's feed mill. A search was initiated at approximately 8:30 p.m. At approximately 9:00 p.m. employees reportedly attempted to rescue Employee #1. Extraction of Employee #1's body was achieved by the outside vacuum truck company and the volunteer firefighters, as well as a rescue service at approximately 2:00 a.m. on August 20, 2008.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CORN, GRAIN BIN, SILO
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 311294466 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |