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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120148820 - Esparza Enterprises, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Esparza Enterprises, Inc
Buena Vista & Comanche Dr
Arvin, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
3851 Fruitvale Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/2008
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362052938 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 12/19/2008 | 01/21/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 12/19/2008 | 01/21/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 01/06/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 3, 2008, Employee #1, a mechanic in Arvin, CA, was told by the employer to fix a harvesting machine in a bell pepper field when the conveyor belt stopped moving. He did not lock out the machine and put his left hand on the conveyor belt to push on it near the feeder area. The conveyor belt started up suddenly and pulled his hand into the feeder. The employee amputated his left hand ring finger. Employee #1 was taken to Stanford University Hospital located in Palo Alto, CA for treatment. On July 3, 2008, the employer notified Cal OSHA of the incident.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, MACHINIST, BELT CONVEYOR, MACHINE OPERATOR, CONVEYOR BELT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120148820 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm equipment mechanics |