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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310544903 - Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
9001 N. Lander Avenue
Hilmar, CA 95324
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 910, Hilmar, CA 95324
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2022
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/03/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/08/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101106839 |
Investigation Summary
On March 9, 2007, sodium hypochlorite was delivered into a tank of Sulfuric Acid, creating a chemical cloud. Employee's # 1, #2, #3, #4, and # 5 were exposed to the cloud and taken to the hospital. They were treated for chemical inhalation and released.
Keywords: LUNG, VAPOR, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, INHALATION, CHEMICAL REACTION, SULFURIC ACID, CHEMICAL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310544903 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 2 | 310544903 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 3 | 310544903 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Janitors and cleaners | ||
| 4 | 310544903 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators | ||
| 5 | 310544903 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |