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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111835716 - Blommer Chocolate Of California Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Blommer Chocolate Of California Llc
1515 Pacific St
Union City, CA 94587
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2064
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361047723 | ||
| Accident | 361047756 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 4002 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4000 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 6004 D06 | 03/10/1992 | 04/07/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/11/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on January 6, 1992, Employee #1, of Blommers Chocolate Co., was preparing to switch from roasting almonds to roasting cocoa beans. This process includes switching the direction of the screw conveyor from right to left. Prior to making the switch, Employee #1 wiped off the magnetic slide (where the cocoa beans exit the screw conveyor) and placed his left hand too close to the exposed auger. The auger caught the employee's hand, lacerating and fracturing the thumb and forefinger. He was, however, able to withdraw his hand and was not caught in the screw conveyor. A serious violation of T8CCR 3999(a) was issued.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SCREW CONVEYOR, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, CONVEYOR, AUGER, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111835716 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |