Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126086651 - Morningstar Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Morningstar Foods
18275 Arenth Avenue
Industry, CA 91748
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5143
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362553968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $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 | Other | 4187 A | 08/07/2002 | 08/26/2002 | $225 | $3,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3578 G | 08/07/2002 | 08/26/2002 | $225 | $3,375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 15, 2002, Employees #1 and #2 were exposed to a sanitizer solution mist from a ceiling mounted fogger that had been inadvertently activated while the employees were in the area. The employees immediately left the area and complained of upper respiratory irritation and nausea. They were evaluated at a medical clinic and released the same day. The sanitizer was the commonly used quaternary ammonia-type approved for use in retail food facilities.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, FOOD PREPARATION, AMMONIA, INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126086651 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations | ||
| 2 | 126086651 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |
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