Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125503607 - The Mushroom Farm
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
The Mushroom Farm
782 Thompson Lane
Petaluma, CA 94952
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:0182
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/22/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362136178 | ||
| Accident | 362136368 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $875 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 3664 A | 11/04/1996 | 11/11/1996 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3273 C | 11/04/1996 | 12/04/1996 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3665 | 11/04/1996 | 11/19/1996 | $625 | $625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a #8 Hyster forklift to transport mushroom growing trays for a mushroom farm. He was driving down a sloping, wet concrete surface when the lift started to skid as it turned a corner. Employee #1 lost control of the 5,000 lb vehicle and grabbed the upright protective cage with his left hand. The forklift skidded into the corner of a building, catching his hand and amputating the two top joints on his little finger. The cause of this accident was Employee #1's failure to maintain control of the forklift and to keep his hands inside the protective cage.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, IND TRK OPERATOR, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOST CONTROL, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125503607 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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