Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300535606 - Kraft Foods Manufacturing Midwest, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300535606

Report ID: 0522500

Date Opened: 05/18/1999

Site Address:
Kraft Foods Manufacturing Midwest, Inc.
2225 Spiegel Dr.
Groveport, OH 43125

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2032

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 05/18/1999

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/18/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100750579

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200750347

Event: 05/17/1999

Three employees hospitalized after exposure to coolant

Employees #1 through #3 were working in an office area while a coworker was recharging the window air conditioner with R-22 (Forane). They began to experience dizziness, scratchy throats, and heaviness in their chests. They were transported to the hospital for evaluation and were held overnight for observation. The three employees were released the next day and returned to work the following day.

Keywords: CHEST, OFFICE AREA, AIR CONDITIONER, INHALATION, FREON, DIZZINESS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CHEMICAL VAPOR, CHEMICAL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks
2	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks
3	300535606	Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	General office clerks

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