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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303809933 - Genoa Sausage Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Genoa Sausage Company
14 Industrial Parkway
Woburn, MA 01801
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 505728, Chelsea, MA 02150
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2013
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/04/2002
Emphasis: S:Food Processing
Case Closed: 06/04/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200775534 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100120 Q02 III | 05/01/2002 | 06/18/2002 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19101200 F06 | 05/01/2002 | 05/06/2002 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19101200 H | 05/01/2002 | 05/06/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 16, 2002, spice was added into a meat chopper machine. The empty bag became sucked into the exhaust system. At some point, the exhaust system failed due to a clogged vent. Carbon dioxide, which was being injected into the meat, vented into the plant, exposing all employees. The employees experienced headaches, nausea, felt faint, etc. and were transported to hospitals for observation, none were admitted. (The sick employees were not listed on injury lines on the original form.)
Keywords: CARBON DIOXIDE, OVEREXPOSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303809933 | Occupation not reported |