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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111741146 - American Warehouse & Fumigation Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
American Warehouse & Fumigation Co.
973 - 66th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 21064, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7342
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361481435 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $3,875 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $3,875 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 04/27/1999 | 04/30/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 04/27/1999 | 05/10/1999 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3328 H | 04/27/1999 | 05/27/1999 | $75 | $75 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3664 E | 04/27/1999 | 04/30/1999 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a pesticide applicator for a company that operates a controlled fumigation chamber and storage quarantine for imported agricultural shipments, was replacing a hydraulic line on an industrial forklift. He started to remove the line and, when the pressure was released, the mast fell. He suffered a fractured left forearm and his left middle finger was amputated. The forks were approximately 18 in. high and Employee #1 had used to form of chocking or blocking.
Keywords: CHOCK, FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, BLOCKS, FINGER, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC LINE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111741146 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pest control occupations |