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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112016597 - Valley Sweet
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Valley Sweet
13129 Avenue 248
Tulare, CA 93274
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0174
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/12/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361675036 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 5144 C | 10/31/1996 | 11/25/1996 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5194 H01 | 10/31/1996 | 11/25/1996 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was assigned to paint storage racks in the cold-storage area with Tnemec protective coating. The painting was to be done over a 30-day period and the employee used about 5 gallons of paint per day. On May 15, 1996, Employee #1 contracted a rash on his neck and arms which was believed to be the result of chemical burns. While painting, he wore a 3M 5200 series respirator with organic vapor cartridge, rubber gloves, and Tyvek coveralls. According to Employee #1, he was not instructed about the hazards of the materials with which he was working, or in how to properly fit his respirator. Furthermore, he was not provided the opportunity to wear his respirator in a test atmosphere, such as provided by smoke tubes or isoamyl acetate. Employee #1 was a mechanic responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment; painting was not within his normal job responsibilities.
Keywords: AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, PAINT, CHEMICAL BURN, SKIN, OVEREXPOSURE, UNTRAINED, CHEMICAL, RESPIRATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112016597 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dermatitis | Not specified mechanics and repairers |