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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314753823 - Mission Flavors & Fragrances Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Mission Flavors & Fragrances Inc
25882 Wright Circle
Foothill Ranch, CA 92610
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2087
NAICS: 311930/Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/30/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/23/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694586 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $75,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $75,000 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 12/30/2010 | 02/01/2011 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/05/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | LC6317 | 12/30/2010 | 01/16/2011 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 01/05/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had worked for Mission Flavors & Fragrances, Inc., a manufacturer of food flavorings and fragrances in Foothill Ranch, CA, since 2000. He mixed ingredients to create food flavorings. He was exposed to diacetyl while working in the production area, and his pulmonary function decreased steadily over the ten years. On July 21, 2010, he was diagnosed with chronic airflow obstruction disease as a result of his exposure to diacetyl while on the job. On November 10, 2010, he was diagnosed by a second doctor with bronchiolitis obliterans due to occupational exposure to diacetyl while working at Mission Flavors. The Division's Medical Unit became aware of the diagnosis of chronic airflow obstruction disease on July 26, 2010, by way of a letter from one of the doctors who made the diagnosis. The Division's medical unit has determined that there is sufficient evidence to support the diagnosis.
Keywords: LUNG, FOOD PREPARATION, INHALATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314753823 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Mixing and blending machine operators |