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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111932919 - David & Son
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
David & Son
5626 E. Shields
Fresno, CA 93727
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2032
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/19/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361276249 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 4001 | 06/03/1992 | 06/17/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a rag to clean the underside of a pumpkin seed belt. He was cleaning next to the conveyor belt tail pulley when the tension increased on the belt, which had been loosened to allow slack in the conveyor and for the head pulley to turn freely. The increased tension on the belt caused it to move, activating the machine. Employee #1's rag became caught between the conveyor belt and the tail pulley and his hand and arm were pulled up and around the tail pulley. His arm was fractured in five places. The power to the conveyor belt head pulley motor had not been shut off,
Keywords: FRACTURE, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR, ARM, NIP POINT, PULLEY, CONVEYOR BELT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111932919 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Production helpers |