Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126183797 - Paradise Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Paradise Recycling
1526 Lirio Avenue
Ventura, CA 93004
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101092377 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,370 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $12,540 |
| Current Penalty | $2,650 | $0 | $0 | $170 | $0 | $2,820 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 11/08/2002 | 12/11/2002 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 12/16/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 11/08/2002 | 12/11/2002 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 12/16/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 11/08/2002 | 11/21/2002 | $1,570 | $1,570 | $0 | 12/16/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4345 A | 11/08/2002 | 11/21/2002 | $1,080 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/16/2002 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At 11:18 a.m. on October 8, 2002, Employee #1 of Paradise Recycling was operating a baler at a recycling plant when it became jammed. He attempted to unjam the unit by climbing into the chamber and kicking away some of the product. The unit unjammed and forced Employee #1 to come in contact with the ram, amputating both of his legs just above the ankles. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, JAMMED, BALER, ANKLE, LEG, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126183797 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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