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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112037940 - Griswold Salad Products
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Griswold Salad Products
444 W Rialto Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3556
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/21/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361307010 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,060 |
| Current Penalty | $2,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,060 |
| 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 | 3660 A | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A01 | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5155 E01 | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5143 A01 | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5141 A | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3662 | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $60 | $60 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 5155 C02 | 02/15/1991 | 02/15/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The owner and a coworker were using two propane-powered forklifts, a Caterpillar model TC30, serial #22Y01611, LP type 2, and a White model WC40, serial #35100321, G type, to unload crates of vegetables from truck containers and move them into cold storage. The enclosed containers were backed up to an enclosed loading dock that led into the cold storage area. The forklifts had been operating in this area for about 10 hours. Employees #1 through #4 were in the cold storage area unloading the vegetables. When they began feeling ill, the employer opened a door between the cold storage area and the food preparation area, where Employees #5 through #8 were working. After a very short period of time, Employees #5 through #8, in the food preparation area, became ill. All work was stopped and paramedics were summoned. Employees #1 through #8 were hospitalized for treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning. The carbon monoxide levels exceeded 463 ppm at a distance of 6 ft from the Caterpillar's exhaust, and were between 150 and 500 ppm in the cold storage area.
Keywords: VENTILATION, WORK RULES, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, OFF LOADING, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 3 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 4 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 5 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 6 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 7 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 8 | 112037940 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |