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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111954467 - Sun Met, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Sun Met, Inc.
5286 S Del Rey
Del Rey, CA 93616
Mailing Address:
Po Box 509, Del Rey, CA 93616
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362284093 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 A | 07/09/1998 | 04/03/1998 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on January 14, 1998, Employee #1 worked the early morning shift as cleanup laborer in the slice and dice department of a fruit processing plant (large apple peeling machines). Employee #1 had been in that department for approximately five years. The apple peeling machines would sometimes jam. Employee #1 had observed the mechanic un-jam them by turning off power and pulling on the belt. The mechanic was not in the area, so Employee #1 had another employee turn off the machine, and then he pulled the belt in an attempt to un-jam it. Employee #1 had the other employee turn the machine back on. Employee #1's left little finger got caught in the belt and pulley drive, amputating it past the knuckle. Employee #1 was trained in lockout/block out; however his job duties did not include maintenance.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, INEXPERIENCE, PULLEY, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111954467 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |