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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111833422 - Nabisco Brands, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Nabisco Brands, Inc.
921 98th Ave.
Oakland, CA 94603
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/06/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361332992 | ||
| Accident | 361333099 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3317 A | 12/06/1991 | 12/06/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3321 A | 12/06/1991 | 12/23/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3248 | 12/06/1991 | 10/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3220 C01 | 12/06/1991 | 12/23/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a fill-in forklift operator for Nabisco Brands, Inc., was loading shelves in refrigerator #7 when he struck some refrigerator piping with the raised fork assembly, puncturing an elbow in the ammonia return line. The escaping ammonia contacted his right ear, causing first degree burns. He also suffered inhalatory effects. As he stumbled away from the area of escaping ammonia, Employee #2, returning from lunch, saw him and went to his aid. Employees #2 and #3 also suffered inhalatory effects while helping Employee #1 remove his clothing, which was soaked with ammonia. Employee #4 also suffered inhalatory effects during the evacuation. All employees were taken to the hospital and released in about five hours. Causal factors are: (1) inadequate guarding of exposed ammonia piping; (2) inadequate lighting such as one-half foot candle to 7 foot candles in the store room; and (3) no labeling of pipes.
Keywords: LEAK, AMMONIA, INHALATION, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LIGHTING, CHEMICAL BURN, PIPE, STRUCK BY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111833422 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 111833422 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 111833422 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 111833422 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |