Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111954707 - John J. Kovacevich & Sons
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
John J. Kovacevich & Sons
David Road & Wheeler Ridge
Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
P.O. Bin 488, Arvin, CA 93203
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0172
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361353949 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $10,185 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $5,450 |
| 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 | 3314 F | 08/24/1995 | 09/18/1995 | $150 | $185 | $0 | 09/15/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 08/24/1995 | 08/29/1995 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/15/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 3384 B | 08/24/1995 | 08/29/1995 | $300 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/15/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 1995, Employee #1 was using an 8 in. stick to scrape caked sulfur from the side of a DM duster hopper when his left glove came in contact with the agitator and became entangled in it. The employee's left little finger was amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GLOVE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, ENTANGLED, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111954707 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |
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