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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126209212 - Paramount Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Paramount Farms
13646 Hwy 33 - Attn: Mr Dan Lee
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
13646 Hwy 33, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0179
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/11/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362152910 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 7 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,295 | $0 | $6,295 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,295 | $0 | $6,295 |
| 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 | 5157 D02 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5157 D03 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5157 D04 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5157 D05 B | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5157 D06 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 5157 E01 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5157 H01 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Serious | 5157 G01 | 11/05/1997 | 11/22/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on August 1, 1997, Employee #1, of Paramount Farms, Lost Hills, CA, was in an almond hopper located over the hand sorting area in building #48 . He was stripping the paint from the hopper using Lifteeze paint and varnish remover, which contained methylene chloride, methanol, acetone, toluene, and wax. Employee #1 was overcome by the fumes in the small space and fell unconscious. He was found by coworkers, who removed him from the hopper. Medical aid was sought, and Employee #1 was airlifted to Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield. He was later transferred to University Hospital Burn Center, Fresno.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AGRICULTURE, METHYLENE CHLORIDE, WORK RULES, INHALATION, ACETONE, TOLUENE, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126209212 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Farm workers |