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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124429382 - Dewitt Grocery Co. Dba Dewitt Beverage
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Dewitt Grocery Co. Dba Dewitt Beverage
Putney Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
Mailing Address:
Po Box 596, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5181
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/02/1997
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360602130 | ||
| Referral | 202051561 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $875 |
| 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 | 30223 A | 05/15/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $875 | $1,750 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 I01 | 05/15/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 05/15/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/15/1997 | 05/20/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 17, 1997, seven employees were working close to where two propane-powered forklifts were emitting carbon monoxide at levels exceeding the permissible exposure limit. All were hospitalized. The forklifts were under a monthly maintenance schedule, but it did not include testing for carbon monoxide emission.
Keywords: VENTILATION, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124429382 | Occupation Not Listed |