Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120084108 - Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
10760 Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Mailing Address:
26750 Pamela Drive, Canyon Country, CA 91351
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362292856 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on June 30, 1996, Employee #1, who worked in the cold food preparation area of a restaurant, was using a commercial food processing machine to dice tomatoes. He was manually placing tomatoes into a 2 1/2 in. by 5 1/2 in. chute that was 8 in. above a spinning blade. A built-in, hinged push rod/pad then pushed the tomatoes into the blade. The feed chute was empty and the machine was on when Employee #1 reached to his right to get more tomatoes. He lost his balance and in his effort to stop falling he inadvertently took his left hand, which had been resting on the machine, and stuck it in the chute. The blade struck his middle finger, amputating the tip. He was taken by car to North Hollywood Medical Center Hospital for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, FALL, BLADE, LOST BALANCE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120084108 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Kitchen workers, food preparation |
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