Inspection Detail

Inspection: 314990995 - The Wine Group, Inc. Dba Franzia Winery

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 314990995

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 04/05/2011

Site Address:
The Wine Group, Inc. Dba Franzia Winery
17000 E Hwy 120
Ripon, CA 95366

Mailing Address:
Po Box 897, Ripon, CA 95366

Union Status: Union

SIC:2084

NAICS: 312130/Wineries

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/22/2011

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/29/2012

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102722345

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	1			1		2
Initial Penalty	$10,120	$0	$0	$0	$0	$10,120
Current Penalty	$2,700	$0	$0	$300	$0	$3,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citation Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	3328 E	06/16/2011	06/21/2011	$2,700	$5,060	$0	07/01/2011	F - Formal Settlement
2.	02002	Other	3382 A	06/22/2011	06/27/2011	$300	$5,060	$0	07/01/2011	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202521233

Event: 02/23/2011

Employee Inhales Sulfur Dioxide and Is Injured

On September 23, 2011, Employee #1 was transferring sulfur dioxide from a 1-ton cylinder to a 6-pound gun. A hose, with a clamp attached, was used to transfer the chemical from the cylinder to the gun. As Employee #1 was tightening the clamp screw, it broke. This caused the hose to detach from the gun and release sulfur dioxide. Employee #1 backed away and raised his arms, knocking his respirator off. He then inhaled the sulfur dioxide, suffering a decrease in lung function. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for sulfur dioxide exposure.

Keywords: CHEST, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, INHALATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SULFUR DIOXIDE, RESPIRATOR

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314990995			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Laborers, except construction

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