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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309298396 - Sun Opta Fruit Group
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Sun Opta Fruit Group
6220 Descanso Ave
Buena Park, CA 90620
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2037
NAICS: 311411/ Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/15/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/18/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102526142 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| 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 | 5143 C01 | 10/19/2007 | 11/18/2007 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 11, 2007, an employee along with others were assigned to sort through strawberries on the first floor. According to incident investigation conducted by the employer, a carbon dioxide (C02) exhaust pipe coming from the precrusting unit was blocked by a palette of strawberries, causing C02 to build up and enter into the breathing zone of the employees. The employee described that around 9:00 a.m. she felt pressure on her chest and was not able to breath. She went outside to get a fresh breath of air She was found 9 feet away from the blocked exhaust pipe. An evacuation around 10:00-10:30 a.m. was executed by the employer of the entire warehouse. Twenty seven employees were affected and 23 employees went to the hospital. Twenty two employees were released from the hospital the same afternoon. One employee was kept in the hospital overnight for observation and released the next morning.
Keywords: LUNG, INHALATION, GAS, CARBON DIOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309298396 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Laborers, except construction |