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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1553054.015 - 150079 - Valley Proteins, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
150079 - Valley Proteins, Inc.
1309 Industrial Dr.
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Mailing Address:
1309 Industrial Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2077
NAICS: 311613/Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 03/03/2022
Emphasis: N:Chrome6, N:Dustexpl
Case Closed: 02/12/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1810501 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,850 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $13,750 |
| Current Penalty | $9,600 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | 19100146 D03 | 03/10/2022 | 04/27/2022 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 D02 I | 03/10/2022 | 04/27/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100307 C | 03/10/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 03/10/2022 | 04/05/2022 | $1,600 | $4,500 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040010 A | 03/10/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 D02 | 03/10/2022 | 03/18/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/21/2022 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2021, two employees entered a pit to work on unjamming an auger. The employees removed the cover of the auger, at which time a large amount of hydrogen sulfide was released. The employees were both overcome by the gas. The employees were found over an hour later face down in the pit and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Auger, Auger Mechanism, Chemical Vapor, Confined Space, Entry Permit, Hydrogen Sulfide, Inhalation, Insufficient Supervision, Jammed, Lack of Work Procedures, Leak, Overcome by gas, Overcome by vapors, Overexposure, Oxygen Deficiency, Poisoning, Supervision, Unauthorized Entry, Vapor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1553054.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1553054.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |