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Inspection: 115244543 - D & E Packing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
D & E Packing Inc
708 Hwy 97
Brewster, WA 98812
Mailing Address:
Po Box 735, Brewster, WA 98812
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4222
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/22/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361226756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 06207515 | 10/01/1997 | 11/03/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 0620541301 | 10/01/1997 | 01/02/1998 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 0620541501 | 10/01/1997 | 01/02/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #5 and approximately 95 coworkers were packing cherries on three packing and sorting lines when they were exposed to carbon monoxide in quantities sufficient to induce generally recognized symptoms. The primary source of the carbon monoxide was thought to have been propane-powered forklifts, but the facility also had propane-fueled hot water heaters and an apple dryer, both of which contributed to the presence of carbon monoxide. An investigation revealed no other potential sources of carbon monoxide. At the time of the incident, one of the facility's ventilation exhaust fan systems was shut down.
Keywords: VAPOR, VENTILATION, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, PROPANE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115244543 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115244543 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 115244543 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 115244543 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 115244543 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |