Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123925943 - Gearhart Insulation
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Gearhart Insulation
3616 E. Acequia
Visalia, CA 93277
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2858, Atascadero, CA 93423
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361051253 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 14301 A01 | 04/05/1993 | 10/21/1992 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14304 A | 04/05/1993 | 10/21/1992 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 A | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 G02 | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3308 | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3234 E05 | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5144 F01 | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5155 E01 | 04/05/1993 | 05/05/1993 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 4075 A | 04/05/1993 | 10/21/1992 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on October 7, 1992, Employee #1, of Gearhart Insulation, was loading insulation into a blower hopper. The employee attempted to test the tension on the unguarded chain and sprocket drive of the hopper while it was running. Employee #1 caught his left middle finger in the drive and the tip was amputated. He was taken to Kaweah Delta District Hospital, where he underwent surgery and was then released.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET, UNGUARDED, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123925943 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Insulation Workers |
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