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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1245905.015 - Golden Valley Grape Juice & Wines Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Golden Valley Grape Juice & Wines Llc
11770 Road 27 1/2
Madera, CA 93637
Mailing Address:
11767 Road 27 1/2, Madera, CA 93637
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 312130/Wineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1229850 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | Other | 3203(A) | 12/14/2017 | $800 | $800 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3302(B) | 12/14/2017 | 01/02/2018 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on June 14, 2017, Employee #1 was in training and Employee #2 was providing that training and directing Employee #1 on an Ion Exchange process for water treatment. Employee #2 asked Employee #1 to open a valve during start up of an acid transfer process. When the valve was opened the overhead PVC pipe either burst or separated, possibly at a flange, creating a spray of 98% sulfuric acid, drenching the employees (right arms and upper body head and neck with acid). Both employees received chemical burns to the face, head, neck arms and upper extremities.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Chemical Burn, Sulfuric Acid, Valve
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1245905.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction | |
| 2 | 1245905.015 | 39 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |