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Inspection: 306094327 - Kraft Foods-Woburn
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North
Site Address:
Kraft Foods-Woburn
0 Hill Street
Woburn, MA 01801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2087
NAICS: 311930/Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/2003
Emphasis:
Close Case:05/07/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200777159 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,800 |
| Current Penalty | $9,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,550 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/08/2003 | 07/14/2003 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/30/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 07/08/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100138 A | 07/08/2003 | 07/14/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 07/08/2003 | 07/14/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/20/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H | 07/08/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 07/20/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 G08 | 07/08/2003 | 07/14/2003 | $2,250 | $4,500 | $0 | 07/20/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 10, 2003, Employee #1 was adding concentrated sodium hydroxide powder to boiling water in enclosed tank. He poured the sodium hydroxide powder into the tank through a tank top hatch. The sodium hydroxide reacted violently with the water causing it to erupt out of the hatch and splash him. He was not wearing any personal protective equipment. The hot alkaline solution caused severe burns to his face, ears, torso, and legs. Emergency medical personnel were summoned and transported him to the hospital. At the hospital, he underwent burn care and treatment. He was hospitalized following the medical procedures for treating the burns with postoperative care.
Keywords:sodium hydroxide, ear, torso, chemical reaction, chemical burn, face, chemical, hot water, leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306094327 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |