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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1289554.015 - Boskovich Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Boskovich Farms, Inc.
711 Diaz Avenue
Oxnard, CA 93030
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1352, Oxnard, CA 93032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/13/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/29/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1276544 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1300780 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1300782 | ||
| Inspection | 1288507 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1289562 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,160 | $0 | $6,160 |
| Current Penalty | $7,650 | $0 | $0 | $1,695 | $0 | $9,345 |
| 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 | 3328(B) | 06/13/2018 | 07/18/2018 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | 05/16/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5155(E) | 06/13/2018 | 07/18/2018 | $635 | $1,275 | $0 | 05/16/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194(H)(1) | 06/13/2018 | 07/18/2018 | $1,060 | $1,060 | $0 | 05/16/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194(H)(2)(E) | 06/13/2018 | 07/18/2018 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | 05/16/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3328(G) | 06/13/2018 | 07/18/2018 | $7,650 | $1,275 | $0 | 05/16/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 12:40 p.m. on December 14, 2017, two employees were sorting/packing produce on the tomato line, performing janitorial work, and overseeing the proper function of the produce lines. The Pulse Instruments EP500 Monitoring and Control System's automated citric acid injection controller for Line A had a malfunctioning solenoid and sensor that resulted in a drop in the water pH, and a subsequent release of chlorine gas from the disinfection water into the air in the production area. The employees complained of symptoms such as eye, throat and chest irritation and pain.
Keywords: Chest, Chlorine, Eye, Gas, Gas Leak, Throat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1289554.015 | 27 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1289554.015 | 39 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |