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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103740361 - Meredith/Burda Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Meredith/Burda Corporation
1145 W. Gila Bend Hwy.
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Mailing Address:
Box C-8, Casa Grande, AZ 85222
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2754
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360104194 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:38 a.m. on December 3, 1987, Employee #5 set off an alarm on press 92 for the fixed extinguishing system in a press room. The area was evacuated and Employee #5 informed the fire chief that it was a false alarm. Employee #4 opened the overhead door to the press room on the southeast side to ventilate the area because the manual shut off valve on the carbon dioxide tank was malfunctioning. The carbon dioxide emptied on press 91, which set off the alarm without anyone knowing before the overhead door was opened. The carbon dioxide spread into the fire brigade room, which is across the hall from the open door. Members of the fire brigade were overcome and transported to the hospital. Thirteen of the fifteen employees were admitted and treated for hypoxia.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, ASPHYXIATED, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, VALVE, CARBON DIOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 2 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 3 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 4 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 5 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 6 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 7 | 103740361 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Machinists | ||
| 8 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 9 | 103740361 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 10 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 11 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 12 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 13 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations | ||
| 14 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Photoengravers and lithographers | ||
| 15 | 103740361 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Firefighting occupations |