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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1223346.015 - City Of Visalia, Community Development
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
City Of Visalia, Community Development
6350 W. Harold Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
Mailing Address:
220 N. Sante Fe, Visalia, CA 93292
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 925120/Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1196537 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,125 | $0 | $31,125 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 | $0 | $12,450 |
| 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) | 09/22/2017 | 10/27/2017 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 09/22/2017 | 10/27/2017 | $450 | $1,125 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3276(E)(11) | 09/22/2017 | 10/03/2017 | $9,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/03/2017 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on February 21, 2017, an employee, maintenance mechanic, was assigned to troubleshoot problematic conditions. The employee was drying the surface of 1 of 2 horizontal moving drive belts of a rolling ball machine with a paper towel. The employee accessed this section of the machine though an unguarded area located in front of the equipment. Consequently, the employee's left index finger became wedged in between the drive pulley and belt causing a partial finger amputation. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Belt, Caught In, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Maintenance, Pulley
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1223346.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Inspectors and compliance officers except constr. |