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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310828843 - Bolthouse Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Bolthouse Farms
7200 Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311991/Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362060584 |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on July 22, 2008, Employee #1, an employee of Bolthouse Farms received a serious injury while in the course of her regular assigned duties as a research technician in the research and development department for the company. Employee #1 was cleaning a steam filled stainless steel vessel on the lab bench when she noticed a leak forming from a discharge port. She was loosening the holding clamp securing the cap to the port when it gave away and steaming hot water sprayed onto her chest and neck contributing to her injury. Employee #1 was transported to Kern Medical Center for treatment.
Keywords: BURN, CHEST, CHEMICAL VESSEL, STEAM, LAB WORKER, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310828843 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |