Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119794584 - Ca, Dept Of Corrections, Pia Mule Creek

Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office

Inspection Nr: 119794584

Report ID: 0950622

Date Opened: 12/15/1997

Site Address:
Ca, Dept Of Corrections, Pia Mule Creek
24001 Hwy 104
Ione, CA 95640

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 409000, Ione, CA 95640

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9223

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: StateGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/22/1998

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/29/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361671829
Complaint	78227519	Yes

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	3314 A	01/29/1998	12/15/1997	$0	$0	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 119794584

Event: 07/29/1997

Employee's finger amputated in meat processing machine

At 10:00 a.m. on July 29, 1997, Employee #1 was operating a Hollymatic hamburger patty machine, model 8/65, in a meat processing plant. He attempted to assist a mechanic, who was adjusting the machine during servicing. As the mechanic jogged the control, Employee #1 reached into the cylinder to clear out product. The 4 1/4 in. diameter ram caught and amputated the middle finger on his right hand as it passed by the opening in the side wall of the cylinder where the hamburger entered.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, MEAT BLENDING MACH

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119794584			Non Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Butchers and meat cutters

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