Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111916425 - Danish Creamery Assoc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Danish Creamery Assoc.
755 "F" St.
Fresno, CA 93706
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11865, Fresno, CA 93775
Union Status: Union
SIC:2026
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361355530 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 4070 F | 04/08/1992 | 04/08/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on February 20, 1992, Employee #1, of Danish Creamery Assoc., was helping a mechanic fix the motor to a dryer. Power had been locked out for this task. When the power was restored, Employee #1 was observing the sweep line through an opening (the cover had been removed) to see if it was operating properly. Inside the opening are two wire cables and pulleys. Employee #1 put his hands through the opening and his right little and ring fingers were amputated to the knuckle. The right middle finger and the left hand were also injured. Employee #1 does not remember why he put his hand through the opening. The employer was issued a serious citation for the violation of T8CCR 4070(f).
Keywords: AMPUTATED, REPAIR, WIRE ROPE, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111916425 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, production occupations |
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