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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111907820 - Harter Tomato Products Co
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Harter Tomato Products Co
1321 Harter Rd.
Yuba City, CA 95993
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1688, Yuba City, CA 95992
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2033
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361390693 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $5,850 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 12/10/1993 | 12/27/1993 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 01/26/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 A | 12/10/1993 | 08/04/1993 | $900 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/26/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 5162 E | 12/10/1993 | 12/27/1993 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | 01/26/1994 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 6:05 a.m. on August 2, 1993, Employee #1 amputated the tip of the left middle finger when it was caught by a tomato paste filler device. Employee #1 attempted to attach a 300 gallon bag to the filler machine, but was not holding the bag properly. Employee #1 held his hand close to the bag cap and pushed the cycle button. Consequently, his finger caught in a pinch point. Employee #1, feeling that he was not properly trained, said that the accident happened because it was only the second time he had operated that machine (2nd time he had pushed the cycle button). Employee #1 was taken to Ride Out Emergency where he was treated for losing the first joint of his left middle finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, INEXPERIENCE, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111907820 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Packaging and filling machine operators |