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Inspection: 115427429 - El Ranchito Foods Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
El Ranchito Foods Inc
1219 E 1st
Zillah, WA 98953
Mailing Address:
Po Box 717, Zillah, WA 98953
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5461
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/17/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361033863 | ||
| Referral | 900474032 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,925 |
| Current Penalty | $1,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,450 |
| 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 | 0240007302 | 09/09/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $550 | $1,125 | $0 | 09/23/1994 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 0240780101 | 09/09/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $450 | $900 | $0 | 09/23/1994 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 0240006508 | 09/09/1994 | 06/17/1994 | $450 | $900 | $0 | 09/23/1994 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were removing a regulator from a 150 lb chlorine cylinder to install a cap for transportation. The seal on the tank was corroded and, when the regulator was removed, it failed, releasing chlorine gas into the air. Employee #1 went one way to evacuate the area, Employee #2 the other. Employee #1 found out that Employee #3 was inside the building and ran inside to retrieve her. Employees #1 and #3 were treated at the site and then transported to the hospital, where they were kept overnight for observation.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CHLORINE, AIR CONTAMINATION, CORROSION, GAS LEAK, SEAL, EVACUATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115427429 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115427429 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 115427429 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |