Inspection Detail

Inspection: 123192916 - Liz Sue Bagels, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office

Inspection Nr: 123192916

Report ID: 0111500

Date Opened: 07/05/2011

Site Address:
Liz Sue Bagels, Inc.
63 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5461

NAICS: 311811/Retail Bakeries

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/23/2011

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/12/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	202632329	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3					3
Current Violations	3					3
Initial Penalty	$9,000	$0	$0	$0	$0	$9,000
Current Penalty	$5,400	$0	$0	$0	$0	$5,400
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	5A0001	09/02/2011	10/05/2011	$2,520	$4,200	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002A	Serious	19100132 D01	09/02/2011	11/05/2011	$1,440	$2,400	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01002B	Serious	19100132 F01	09/02/2011	11/05/2011	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement
4.	01003A	Serious	19100212 A01	09/02/2011	10/05/2011	$1,440	$2,400	$0	I - Informal Settlement
5.	01003B	Serious	19100219 C02 I	09/02/2011	10/05/2011	$0	$0	$0	I - Informal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201523826

Event: 05/31/2011

Two Workers Are Burned When Gas Oven Explodes

At approximately 10:30 p.m. on May 31, 2011, two employees were working for Liz Sue Bagels, Inc. Employee #1 worked as a baker and a cook, and Employee #2 worked as an assistant to the baker and cook. Employee #1 preheated a Cutler oven by turning on two switches. From 10:30 p.m. to nearly 10:45 p.m., Employee #1 and Employee #2 were prepping pastries. Employee #1 smelled gas and informed Employee #2 that he would check on the oven. Employee #1 stated that the oven did not turn on. Employees were not required to inspect the inside of the oven or the pilot light. While talking to Employee #2, Employee #1 opened the oven door. Five to ten seconds later, at approximately 10:44:53 p.m., there was an explosion in the oven. Employee #1 could not see. He went to the front of the company, then to the back, and finally to the street, where he asked for help. Three police officers were outside, and they came to Employee #1's assistance. The two employees were transported to Stamford Hospital and then to the Bridgeport Hospital burn unit. Both employees sustained burns to their faces, arms, hands, and legs. Both employees had stated the oven had exploded two to four times during May 2011.

Keywords: BURN, FOOD PREPARATION, VAPOR, INADEQUATE MAINT, OVEN, NATURAL GAS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, FACE, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	123192916			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bakers
2	123192916			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Bakers

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