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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103327714 - Redi-Cut Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Redi-Cut Foods, Inc.
5314 Siemen Court
Rosemont, IL 60018
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5148
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/22/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/23/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360357131 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,520 | $0 | $0 | $320 | $0 | $1,840 |
| Current Penalty | $595 | $0 | $0 | $205 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 19100038 A05 II | 11/15/1990 | 12/05/1990 | $480 | $480 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100038 A05 II | 11/15/1990 | 11/20/1990 | $135 | $240 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 11/15/1990 | 12/05/1990 | $135 | $240 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/15/1990 | 12/05/1990 | $325 | $560 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001A | Other | 19040005 C | 11/15/1990 | 11/20/1990 | $205 | $320 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001B | Other | 19040006 | 11/15/1990 | 12/20/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | - | |
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 11/15/1990 | 12/05/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | - | |
| 8. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 11/15/1990 | 11/23/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/10/1990 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 3, 1990, two employees mixed incompatible food additives and/or too much sodium metabisulfite. The food additives were mixed improperly because the employees lacked hazard communication training and/or familiarity with the English language. The MSDS for sodium metabisulfite stated that "oxidizers may cause strong exothermic reactions" and that "acids yield sulfur dioxide gas, which is toxic and corrosive. Water increases the natural rate of yield of sulfur dioxide gas." Based on this information, it would be reasonable to assume that the addition of citric acid and water to sodium metabisulfite would cause the release of sulfur dioxide. The employees working in the area noticed a strong odor and began to experience adverse effects: watery, irritated eyes, a swollen, itchy tongue, difficulty breathing, respiratory irritation, vomiting, dizziness, and headaches. The local fire department was called. About 150 employees were evacuated from the building. About 43 employees were transported to area hospitals. Employees #1 through #12 were hospitalized for one to seven days.
Keywords: HEADACHE, WORK RULES, NAUSEA, CHEMICAL REACTION, DIZZINESS, SULFUR DIOXIDE, TOXIC FUMES, UNTRAINED, COMMUNICATION, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 3 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 4 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 5 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 6 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 7 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 8 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 9 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 10 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 11 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 12 | 103327714 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |