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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126702000 - West Coast Beet Seed Company
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
West Coast Beet Seed Company
2380 Claxter Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97303
Mailing Address:
Po Box 7717, Salem, OR 97303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/1997
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 10/25/1995 | 11/25/1995 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/14/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/25/1995 | 11/25/1995 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/14/1995 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 10/25/1995 | 11/25/1995 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 11/14/1995 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on August 25, 1995, Employee #1, of West Coast Beet Seed, was running a seed cleaner when the vacuum dropper became plugged. He shut off the dropper and lift but did not shut off the dropper and fan. Employee #1 reached into the dropper to remove the plug and made contact with the fan, cutting off his right middle finger. Employee #1 was transported to Salem Memorial, where finger reattachment was unsuccessful.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126702000 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |