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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309301661 - Wholesome Choice, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Wholesome Choice, Inc.
18040 Culver Dr
Irvine, CA 92612
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102532132 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $240 | $0 | $240 |
| 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 | 3249 B | 08/22/2008 | 09/05/2008 | $240 | $240 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 1, 2008, Employee #1 was working in a meat department of a retail grocery store. He was instructed by his direct supervisor to clean the counter tops, floor, and equipment in the preparation room. He was told to use the gas powered Karcher cold-water pressure washer, Model Number 2.5/30 CH. The room measured approximately 18.4167 ft long by 20.4167 ft wide by 10.25 ft high. He spent approximately 30 minutes cleaning the preparation room with the gas powered washer. The unit's internal combustion engine was allowed to exhaust inside the preparation room while he worked. After washing the equipment and counter tops in the room, Employee #1 began sweeping the floors. He soon began to feel weak and dizzy and was found sitting on the floor. He was taken outside and then to a hospital. Employee #1 did not suffer any injuries.
Keywords: VAPOR, CLEANING, INHALATION, GAS, EXHAUST FUMES, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309301661 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |