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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120316963 - Vallarta Supermarket
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Vallarta Supermarket
440 E. Palmdale Blvd.
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
12979 Arroyo St., San Fernando, CA 91340
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/11/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362510992 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,750 |
| 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 A | 05/19/2003 | 06/03/2003 | $750 | $6,750 | $0 | 06/23/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 4310 A01 | 05/19/2003 | 06/03/2003 | $750 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/23/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on November 25, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a Butcher Boy band saw (Serial Number 6-19534; Model Number B16- F) to cut 10-in.-wide frozen pork ribs. While cutting a thick section of meat, he moved the guard up and pushed harder. During a pass with the guard about 6 in. above the ribs, his left index finger became caught by the blade. Employee #1 was treated at Valencia Hospital for amputation of the finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, GUARD, CAUGHT BY, SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120316963 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |