Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1250982.015 - Western Milling, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Western Milling, Llc
31189 Road 68
Goshen, CA 93227
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1029, Goshen, CA 93227
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1242677 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,060 |
| Current Penalty | $20,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,700 |
| 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 | 4001 | 12/22/2017 | $2,700 | $5,060 | $0 | 01/02/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4070(A) | 12/22/2017 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/02/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 a.m. on July 17, 2017, an employee was inspecting a malfunctioning spray rig. The employee caught their left pinkie finger in a nip point that was created from an unguarded belt and pulley which started to move unexpectedly. The employee amputated his pinkie down to the first knuckle but was later amputated further during surgery. The employee's left fourth finger had tendon damage as well and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Caught In, Finger, Guard, Nip Point, Pulley, Tendon
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1250982.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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