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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303864557 - Rhodes Bake & Serve
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Rhodes Bake & Serve
W950 Hwy 16
Columbus, WI 53925
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2051
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/29/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100800291 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,675 |
| Current Penalty | $2,900 | $0 | $0 | $850 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 Q01 | 11/01/2001 | 12/04/2001 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 11/01/2001 | 12/31/2001 | $1,200 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19101200 H | 11/01/2001 | 12/04/2001 | $850 | $1,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 11/01/2001 | 12/04/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 3, 2001 Employee #1, a plant manager, explained that the three part automated cleaning system of a cream yeast system failed to keep the chemicals separated. It appears that a valve failed during the three part cleaning system, allowing caustic acid and sanitizer to mix. The result of the mixture created a chlorine gas exposure to a total of 31 employees who were sent to the hospital. Employees #1, #2, and #3 remained overnight for further evaluation. The employees had not been provided training on the chemicals they were utilizing in the cleaning system nor were they trained on the evacuation procedure in the event of a release. The company was utilizing new chemicals, which contained sodium hypochlorite, for approximately one month. The caustic containing sodium hypochlorite was not recommended by the manufacturer of the cleaning system. The employees were not trained on emergency response procedures for a chemical release.
Keywords: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, CLEANING, VALVE, CHEMICAL VAPOR, EVACUATION, CHEMICAL, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303864557 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Supervisors, production occupations | ||
| 2 | 303864557 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 3 | 303864557 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Laborers, except construction |