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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125736637 - Alturas Ranches
Inspection Information - Office: Redding District Office
Site Address:
Alturas Ranches
West End Of Jones Ln Off Hwy 395
Alturas, CA 96101
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1685, Alturas, CA 96101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 10/31/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361714629 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $810 | $0 | $25,110 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $12,750 |
| 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 | 3314 G | 04/10/2001 | 04/27/2001 | $150 | $810 | $0 | 05/31/2001 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 04/10/2001 | 04/27/2001 | $12,600 | $24,300 | $0 | 05/31/2001 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employer #1 operates a pellet mill at this farming operation. The company produces alfalfa pellets for livestock feed. Employee #1 was the pellet mill supervisor at the time of his injury. Employee #1 stopped the pellet mill to clear some material from the feed tube using the stop button on the control panel. Employee #1 opened the front of the machine, observed some debris at the feed tube and reached in with his gloved hand to remove the debris. The die for the pellet machine rolled catching Employee #1's hand between the die and roller. Employee #1's index and middle fingers had to be amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, GLOVE, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CLOGGED, PELLETIZING PLANT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125736637 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, farm workers |