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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120325451 - Color Spot Nurseries
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Color Spot Nurseries
321 W Sepulveda Blvd
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5193
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362385411 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,680 | $0 | $6,680 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,030 | $0 | $6,030 |
| 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 | LC6431 | 01/08/1997 | 02/05/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 01/08/1997 | 02/05/1997 | $280 | $465 | $0 | 01/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3664 A | 01/08/1997 | 02/05/1997 | $375 | $465 | $0 | 01/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 E03 | 01/08/1997 | 02/05/1997 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 01/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3664 A06 | 01/08/1997 | 01/13/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/22/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On November 9, 1996, Employee #1, a repair mechanic, was working for an employer that operated a field nursery for small house plants. Recently, there had been substantial greenhouse construction, demolition, and remodeling operations that included the use of a forklift truck to pull out embedded pipes from the soil. One end of a steel chain was tied to the lift's fork and the other end was tied to a pipe. The fork was then raised, dislodging the pipe from the soil. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was tying a chain to the pipe and to the fork. His right hand was between the pipe and the fork when, for some reason, the forklift driver lowered the fork, smashing the tip of Employee #1's index finger. He was transported to Bay Harbor Hospital for treatment. The accident occurred because Employee #1 was allowed to work under the elevated portion of an industrial truck without it being effectively blocked to prevent it from falling.
Keywords: UNSECURED, BLOCKS, FINGER, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120325451 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Construction trades, n.e.c. |