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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300216827 - Wal-Mart Store #1323
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Wal-Mart Store #1323
3315 N. University
Peoria, IL 61604
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5331
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/14/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100270164 | ||
| Complaint | 200269090 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | Serious | 19101200 H | 09/12/1997 | 10/15/1997 | $1,400 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100120 Q01 | 09/12/1997 | 09/17/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Approximately half of a 5 lb container of a swimming pool treatment chemical called Sock It was dumped into a store's trash compactor. The calcium hypochlorite in the product apparently reacted with soda pop that had also been discarded into the compactor, releasing chlorine gas. Fire department personnel responded and the immediate area was evacuated. Approximately two hours later, the entire store was evacuated as a precaution. Employees #1 through #3 and 26 coworkers were treated at Peoria hospitals; Employees #1 through #3 were hospitalized for one to two days.
Keywords: VAPOR, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, AIR CONTAMINATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL VAPOR, TOXIC FUMES, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300216827 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Sales counter clerks | ||
| 2 | 300216827 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Sales counter clerks | ||
| 3 | 300216827 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Sales counter clerks |