Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120214630 - California Pretzel
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
California Pretzel
7607 Ave 304
Visalia, CA 93277
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3143, Visalia, CA 93278
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2096
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/02/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361674864 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,935 | $0 | $0 | $1,870 | $0 | $7,805 |
| Current Penalty | $5,935 | $0 | $0 | $1,870 | $0 | $7,805 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/02/1996 | 07/10/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4799 | 07/02/1996 | 08/04/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4848 A | 07/02/1996 | 08/04/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 F | 07/02/1996 | 08/04/1996 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3203 A | 07/02/1996 | 05/31/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 07/02/1996 | 05/31/1996 | $935 | $935 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4075 A | 07/02/1996 | 05/31/1996 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cleaning up some product that had spilled on a conveyor belt and the floor. While she was cleaning, she noticed some additional product beneath the 12 in. wide conveyor. She attempted to reach this product using a brush, but the bristles were too long to fit in the 2 1/2 to 3 in. high space beneath the conveyor. Employee #1 decided to reach beneath the conveyor belt from the side opposite the chain and sprocket, and to sweep the product out with her hand or with a fox-tail brush that she had been provided. Her right hand came in contact with the chain and sprocket, amputating her fingertips. Employee #1 did not use the fox-tail brush, which was later found sitting on some boxes.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CAUGHT BY, CONVEYOR, SPROCKET, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120214630 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Packaging and filling machine operators |
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