Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120131495 - Fresh Valley Processing
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Fresh Valley Processing
175 N 1st St
El Centro, CA 92243
Mailing Address:
Po Box 5909, Salinas, CA 93915
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0161
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/12/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/17/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362250128 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3999 B | 12/30/1994 | 12/30/1994 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a full-time lettuce processor at Fresh Valley Processing, a fresh produce packing house, was working at the interchange point of a belt conveyor. He was attempting to assist in the reduction of produce between belts when he grabbed the outside guard plate over a roller chain and sprocket mechanism, placing his fingers within an unguarded chain. Employee #1's three fingers were crushed and amputated. The injury was reported on November 30, 1994, and the division responded on December 12.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, SPROCKET, CONVEYOR BELT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120131495 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Graders and sorters, agricultural products |
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