Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125763938 - Foster Farms

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 125763938

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 04/19/2005

Site Address:
Foster Farms
10981 East Ave #3 Chicken Ranch
Ballico, CA 95303

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 831, Livingston, CA 95334

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0251

NAICS: 112320/Broilers and Other Meat Type Chicken Production

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/20/2005

Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)

Case Closed: 09/13/2010

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362346546

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				2		2
Current Violations				2		2
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$745	$0	$745
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$745	$0	$745
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	3441 A02 C	06/22/2005	07/25/2005	$560	$560	$0		-
2.	01002	Other	6151 E02	06/22/2005	07/25/2005	$185	$185	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201106119

Event: 12/28/2004

Employee's Fingers Are Amputated by Chain

At approximately 1:30 on December 28, 2004, Employee #1 was adjusting a chain on Birght Coop Chicken Loader Number 204. The chain was located under a panel at the end of the conveyer where the chickens were placed into storage units for transport. Employee #1 stated that the loader operation key was in the off position and the device was idling while he was performing the adjustments. The chain could be activated by a button at the control panel or by a trip sensor, which allowed the chain to move one cycle. Employee #1's hand was under the chain making minor adjustments when the chain activated, amputating four of his fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.

Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, CONVEYOR, LOADER, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125763938			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Farm equipment mechanics

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