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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3172350 - Nature Food, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-San Juan 0257260
Site Address:
Nature Food, Inc.
Calle Robles #116
Rio Piedras, PR 00925
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1503, Hato Rey, PR 00919
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360109383 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | 6A0001 | 01/29/1986 | 02/15/1986 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | SPECRULE 101 | 01/29/1986 | 02/01/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | SPECRULE 102 | 01/29/1986 | 02/15/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 01/29/1986 | 02/01/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 a.m. on November 13, 1985, Employees #1 and #2 were working in the plant of Nature Food, Inc., in Rio Pedras. Employee #1 was operating a Japanese system that processed raw material to make vegetable cheese; Employee #2 was his assistant. This involved mixing the ingredients, cooking them in a pressure cooker, and then transferring the mixture to another container to separate the liquids and solids. According to Employee #1, who was operating the second processing set, the amount of product obtained from the first set was less than expected and he added more ingredients. When this did not produce the expected amount of product, Employee #1 removed a safety device that kept the top of the pressure cooker shut. He then began to release the pressure in the cooker through valves on its lid and right side. The pressure in the oven caused the lid to open. Hot vapor and boiling ingredients came out, seriously burning the front and left side of Employee #1's face and Employee #2's back. Both were taken by police to a diagnostic center for first aid, then transferred to the intensive care unit at the hospital.
Keywords: BURN, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, COOKER, BACK, HIGH PRESSURE, FACE, PRESSURE RELEASE, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3172350 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 3172350 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |