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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120337514 - Sunwest Fruit Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Fresno
Site Address:
Sunwest Fruit Co Inc
755 Manning Ave
Parlier, CA 93648
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/2003
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 07/13/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362094252 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 |
| Current Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 |
| 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 | 4075 A | 10/09/2003 | 11/11/2003 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 placed his pocketknife in an unguarded chain and sprocket area below the conveyor. When Employee #1 finished working for the day, he went to get his pocketknife from the unguarded area below the conveyor and the tip of his right finger was caught between the unguarded chain and sprocket. Employee #1's right ring finger was amputated as a result of his injury. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, and treated for his injury.
Keywords:chain, amputated, finger, caught between, conveyor, sprocket, unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120337514 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |