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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309970077 - Davisco Foods Int. Inc. Dba Jerome Cheese Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Davisco Foods Int. Inc. Dba Jerome Cheese Co.
47 West 100 South
Jerome, ID 83338
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2022
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/03/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100231455 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,975 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $7,975 |
| Current Penalty | $1,785 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $4,285 |
| 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 | 19100120 Q01 | 05/24/2007 | 07/24/2007 | $1,785 | $2,975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100120 Q03 IV | 05/24/2007 | 07/24/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IE | 05/24/2007 | 07/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100120 Q06 II | 05/24/2007 | 07/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100120 Q06 V | 05/24/2007 | 07/26/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19101200 H03 I | 05/24/2007 | 07/24/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 05/24/2007 | 05/30/2007 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 28, 2007, a gasket on a pump housing that was pumping a nitric acid solution failed. The nitric acid was between 165 and 180 degrees F. The vapor from the nitric acid was vented to the roof and reentered the facility in a different area. Sodium hypochlorite was being used in this area at the same temperature. The two vapors mixed and created chlorine gas, hydrochloric acid, and other nominal amounts of products from this reaction. Employee's #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized due to inhalation of chemical vapors.
Keywords: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, VAPOR, INHALATION, GAS, CHLORINE, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL VAPOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309970077 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Separating, filtering & clarifying mach. operators | ||
| 2 | 309970077 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Packaging and filling machine operators | ||
| 3 | 309970077 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Separating, filtering & clarifying mach. operators |