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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115425274 - Borton & Sons Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Borton & Sons Inc
2550 Borton Road
Yakima, WA 98908
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/18/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/22/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902323682 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,190 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,190 |
| Current Penalty | $1,190 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,190 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 0621451101 | 02/16/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $595 | $595 | $0 | 03/06/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 0621452301 | 02/16/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/06/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 0621452303 | 02/16/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/06/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 0621452502 | 02/16/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $595 | $595 | $0 | 03/06/1995 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 0621452303 | 02/16/1995 | 01/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/06/1995 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a helper were sent by a supervisor to close CA room #41 and open CA room #42. The CA rooms, used to retard aging of stored fruits, contain 96 percent nitrogen, 2 percent oxygen, and 2 percent carbon dioxide. The helper left to assist someone else. Another helper then found Employee #1 unconscious inside CA room #42. The helper climbed into the CA room through a 3 ft by 4 ft door and lifted Employee #1 out. A rescue squad arrived and transported him to the hospital, where he spent seven days. He has recovered.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, NITROGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115425274 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |