Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126209261 - Staffing For Success Of California
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Staffing For Success Of California
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 107
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mailing Address:
1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 107, Bakersfield, CA 95301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/07/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361355894 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | $0 | $1,310 |
| 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 | 11/26/1997 | 11/30/1997 | $375 | $450 | $0 | 01/05/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14301 A01 | 11/26/1997 | 12/06/1997 | $375 | $450 | $0 | 01/05/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B01 | 11/26/1997 | 12/13/1997 | $185 | $225 | $0 | 01/05/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 11/26/1997 | 12/13/1997 | $375 | $675 | $0 | 01/05/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 30,1997, Employee #1, of Staffing For Success, was working for Varner & Son, Inc., as a laborer on a garbage truck. He was on his regular collecting route with a coworker, who was driving the truck. Employee #1 used the plow to compact the garbage into the back, and as the plow was moving, began cleaning it with his left hand. The plow was retracting when Employee #1's hand became caught between it and the body of the truck. The tip of his left middle finger was amputated and his left index finger sustained severe lacerations.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126209261 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Garbage collectors |
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