Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120219167 - Glacier Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Glacier Foods
1117 K St
Sanger, CA 93657
Mailing Address:
P O Box 850, Sanger, CA 93657
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2037
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/19/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361388432 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 A | 03/01/1995 | 09/01/1994 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Glacier Foods, was adjusting the timing of a packing machine in the plant and had removed the guard from the chain and sprocket. He used regular tools to make the adjustments, not extension tools or other methods to keep his hands away from the chain. He said that he looked away from the machine for a second and his fingers got caught in the chain and sprocket. Employee #1's left thumb and index finger suffered partial amputation.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, SPROCKET, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120219167 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |
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