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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2764538 - Freshpack, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Freshpack, Inc.
4300 Produce Rd.
Louisville, KY 40232
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/15/1988
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/09/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360208466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100178 Q07 | 08/01/1988 | 08/04/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 1988, 42 second shift employees were working at various fresh vegetable preparation operations, which included cutting, washing, and packaging in the produce part of a plant. At 5:15 p.m. a rented Clark equipment propane forklift, #531283, was driven into the produce area to move a heavy piece of equipment. At 6:00 p.m., Employee #11 complained of nausea and Employee #20 complained of a headache. At 6:15 p.m., Employee #12 collapsed. The area was evacuated at 6:40 p.m. Employees #1 through #28 were sent to four different hospitals for examination and blood tests. They were subsequently released, except for Employee #9, who was admitted for further treatment. Emissions testing of the forklift showed 500 ppm and 300 ppm, plus or minus 25 percent, of carbon monoxide.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, HEADACHE, WORK RULES, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, NAUSEA, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, POISONING, TOXIC FUMES, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 2 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 3 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 4 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 5 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 6 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 7 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 8 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 9 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 10 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 11 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 12 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 13 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 14 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 15 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 16 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 17 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 18 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 19 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 20 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 21 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 22 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 23 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 24 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 25 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 26 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 27 | 2764538 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations | ||
| 28 | 2764538 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous hand working occupations |