Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125950022 - Maruchan Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Maruchan Inc
15800 Laguna Canyon Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311999/All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362368953 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,125 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $28,495 |
| Current Penalty | $1,335 | $0 | $0 | $5,470 | $0 | $6,805 |
| 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 | 4001 | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 06/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400023 | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 06/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 4075 A | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3999 B | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $335 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Other | 4002 A | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $100 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/28/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 3314 A | 06/04/2004 | 07/05/2004 | $1,000 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/18/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 5, 2003, Employee #1, a machine operator for a oriental food manufacturer, sustained amputation of the index, middle, and ring fingers. Employee #1 was leaning into the noodles feeder machine of line D, removing jammed dough from the roller feeder when he felt a tug. Employee #1 tried to grab hold for balance and accidentally grabbed the moving sprocket chain, amputating three fingers on his right hand in the nip point of the sprocket chain drive. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, MACHINE OPERATOR, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125950022 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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