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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310810973 - Gelato Vero Caffe
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Gelato Vero Caffe
3753 India Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 722213/Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101065902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 7 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 8 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,175 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $15,425 |
| Current Penalty | $4,050 | $0 | $0 | $1,060 | $0 | $5,110 |
| 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 | 23400021 | 06/15/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400022 A | 06/15/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $185 | $280 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400023 | 06/15/2007 | 07/05/2007 | $165 | $250 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 25000009 A | 06/15/2007 | 07/05/2007 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A | 06/15/2007 | 07/18/2007 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3249 B | 06/15/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5194 E01 | 06/15/2007 | 07/18/2007 | $110 | $165 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 23400017 A | 06/15/2007 | 07/05/2007 | $225 | $4,725 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 03001 | Serious | 5149 | 06/15/2007 | 06/21/2007 | $2,700 | $6,300 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 04001 | Serious | 5162 A | 06/15/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $1,350 | $3,150 | $0 | 07/23/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on April 5, 2007, Employee #1, the owner of a coffee house and ice cream shop, arrived to work with his son. He entered the freezer to examine the new door, which had been replaced the day before because the original freezer door was old and had been leaking. The freezer, where the bulk of the ice cream was stored, was located in a garage type building located behind the main business. The items in the freezer were kept cold during the repair with blocks of dry ice in plastic bags scattered inside the freezer. After a half hour, the son began to look for Employee #1. The son discovered his body inside the freezer and was unable to revive him. Readings inside the freezer were found to be at toxic levels of carbon dioxide and deficient levels of oxygen, possibly due to the dry ice off-gassing. The new door was also found to create a vacuum seal on the door opening, making the door nearly impossible to open for 90 seconds after it had been closed. The cause of death was determined to be carbon dioxide exposure and asphyxiation.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, CARBON DIOXIDE, FREEZER COMPARTMENT, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310810973 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors, food preparation & service occupation |