Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126069897 - K V Mart Co Dba Top Valu Market
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
K V Mart Co Dba Top Valu Market
4700 Inglewood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90230
Mailing Address:
1245 E. Watson Center Rd., Carson, CA 90745
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101168268 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $6,400 |
| 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 | 342 A | 12/17/2007 | 01/11/2008 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4543 C | 12/17/2007 | 12/21/2007 | $5,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 01/10/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 4, 2007, an employee was performing his normally assigned duties as a meat cutter. He was cutting beef shank on a Butcher Boy meat band saw. He was making cuts of 1-1.5 inches using the gauge plate as a guide. The employee stated that he was at the last section of the shank, 3.5 to 4.5 inches long, and was attempting to make a cut while holding the meat with right hand. As he was making the cut, the bone started to spin, drawing his index finger past the blade, resulting in amputation at the first knuckle. The employee was hospitalized overnight at County USC. According to the employee, the band saw blade was properly guarded and was adjusted very close to the shank. The employee stated that he was not using a pusher plate on this short section.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, MEAT SLICING MACHINE, CAUGHT BETWEEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126069897 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |
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