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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1652312 - St Lucie Packing Co
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
St Lucie Packing Co
1900 Old Dixie Hwy
Ft Pierce, FL 33450
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/16/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360535967 |
Investigation Summary
A NEW CHLORINATED WATER (200PPM) DISINFECTANT SPRAY WAS BEING USED TO CONTROL CITRUS CANKER DISEASE DURING FRESH FRIUT PACKING OPERATIONS. THE PH BUFFERING SYSTEM IN USE WAS NOT EFFECTIVE, RESULTING IN A STRONG CHLORINE ODOR IN THE PACKING HOUSE. AFTER A MORNING OF EXPOSURE WHILE WORKING, 8 EMPLOYEES EXPERIENCED RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. THEY WERE SENT TO THE HOSPITAL. ONLY ONE WAS KEPT OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION. THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES.
Keywords: RESPIRATORY, PACKING HOUSE, INHALATION, CHLORINE, DISINFECTANT, FRUIT PACKING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 2 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 3 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 4 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 5 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 6 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 7 | 1652312 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 8 | 1652312 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators |