Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112099320 - Wilbur-Ellis Co Dba Mowe'S Scientific Nutritional
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Wilbur-Ellis Co Dba Mowe'S Scientific Nutritional
104 Sierra Place
Upland, CA 91786
Mailing Address:
P O Box 277, Upland, CA 91786
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/12/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361331929 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| 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 | 342 A | 06/12/1992 | 06/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4051 A | 06/24/1992 | 06/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3660 A | 06/12/1992 | 06/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 06/12/1992 | 06/12/1992 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At or about 11:30 a.m. on March 14, 1992, Employee #1, a lead man at Wilbur-Ellis Co., was atop a breeder tank to unclog the auger. Employee #1 had put his right fingers into a hole when the screw auger suddenly started and amputated his right index finger. Employee #1 did not turn off the lever handle to the motor of the auger, which is located at the top of the breeder tank, or use an extension tool. Employee #1 did not follow lockout procedures. A coworker, who was inside the plant at the ground level, but not in direct sight of Employee #1, allegedly hit an ON button control that actuated the auger. Employee #1 was taken to Doctor's Hospital, Montclair, CA, for treatment. Employee #1 is a young, experienced, and trained employee.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, AUGER, HAND TOOL, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112099320 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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