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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305989519 - C M Holtzinger Fruit Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
C M Holtzinger Fruit Co Inc
1312 N 6th Ave
Yakima, WA 98902
Mailing Address:
Po Box 169, Yakima, WA 98907
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5148
NAICS: 424480/Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/17/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101194017 | ||
| Referral | 900465311 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 0620007502 C | 03/31/2003 | 04/13/2003 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/16/2003 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 0620750103 A | 03/31/2003 | 04/13/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/16/2003 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 02423019 | 03/31/2003 | 04/13/2003 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/16/2003 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 0242303507 | 03/31/2003 | 02/17/2003 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/16/2003 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 80017030 | 03/31/2003 | 04/13/2003 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 04/16/2003 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On January 3, 2003, at least six employees entered the cold room to inventory fruit. Two propane-powered forklifts accompanied the inventory crew. Work began at approximately 6:00 a.m. and by 9:00 a.m., several workers began feeling dizzy with headaches; several thought they were getting the flu. After their break, they returned to work. There was no ventilation in the cold room which resulted in forklift exhaust gases to accumulate causing an increase in airborne concentrations of toxic exhaust components, including Carbon Monoxide. By 10:30 a.m., the cold room workers were overcome by the fumes. Many were nauseous and vomiting. Emergency Medical Services were called and six employees were taken to local hospitals. Employees #1 and #2 were admitted for overnight treatment and observation, and employees #3 through #6 were not hospitalized. The local Fire Department evacuated the plant until the Carbon Monoxide level was lowered. The Fire Department measured airborne Carbon Monoxide concentrations at 600 ppm in the cold room. It was later determined that forklift #4 was defective and was emitting 4.5 CO at exhaust.
Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, INHALATION, GAS, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, EXHAUST FUMES, FREEZER COMPARTMENT, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305989519 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 2 | 305989519 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 305989519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 4 | 305989519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 5 | 305989519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 6 | 305989519 | Non Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |