Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120079108 - Valu Plus Food Warehouse
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Valu Plus Food Warehouse
315 San Fernando Mission Blvd.
San Fernando, CA 91340
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362291809 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 1996, Employee #1, a meat department clerk at Valu-Plus Food Warehouse, San Fernando, CA, was using a meat-cutting bandsaw to cut fish. His right index finger struck the moving blade and a portion of his finger was amputated. Coworkers took him by private automobile to Holy Cross Hospital, where he was treated and released. No equipment problems or violations were found during this inspection or investigation. Employee #1 was a recent hire and was not authorized to operate the bandsaw.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, INEXPERIENCE, BLADE, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120079108 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Stock handlers and baggers |
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