Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119891232 - Test Laboratories Inc Dba Brewster Foods
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Test Laboratories Inc Dba Brewster Foods
715 West Stuart Avenue
Redlands, CA 92374
Mailing Address:
7121 Canby Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362241895 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,060 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $4,170 |
| Current Penalty | $4,060 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $4,170 |
| 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 | 5194 E01 | 07/11/1994 | 07/19/1994 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4070 A | 07/11/1994 | 07/11/1994 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 A | 07/11/1994 | 07/11/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 1,1994, Employee #1, a miscellaneous plant and system operator for Test Laboratories, Incorporated, associated with Brewster Foods, attempted to remove a thin baglike plastic shroud from an air lock. The air lock was associated with a cyclone used in the processing of animal food supplements. The rotating airlock grinder was not de-energized. As Employee #1 was removing the plastic shroud, his left thumb and index finger received injuries which resulted in partial amputation.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119891232 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous plant and system operators |
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