Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313480477 - Earthbound Farm Holdings

Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office

Inspection Nr: 313480477

Report ID: 0950612

Date Opened: 09/17/2009

Site Address:
Earthbound Farm Holdings
1271 San Juan Highway
San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0723

NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/16/2009

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/12/2010

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102640091

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202599528

Event: 09/15/2009

Seventeen Employees Are Exposed to Chlorine Dioxide

On September 15, 2009, the ER was conducting a start-up of a new chlorine dioxide disinfectant for food processing, when the concentration was ramped up. The residual organics reacted with the chlorine dioxide stream and created chlormines; a probable effect of under chlorination. This water mist, which was irritating, was breathed in by the employee. Seventeen employees were treated and released by the local hospitals.

Keywords: LUNG, INHALATION, CHLORINE DIOXIDE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313480477					Occupation not reported

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