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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1278251.015 - Hester Orchards, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Hester Orchards, Inc
26800 Road 164
Visalia, CA 93292
Mailing Address:
Po Box 576, Farmersville, CA 93223
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111998/All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/16/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/21/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1276719 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 | $0 | $38,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | $22,500 |
| 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) | 04/17/2018 | 05/02/2018 | $2,250 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 04/17/2018 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4650(E) | 04/17/2018 | 05/02/2018 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(C) | 04/17/2018 | 05/02/2018 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 3577(E) | 04/17/2018 | $750 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Other | 3999(B) | 04/17/2018 | $750 | $6,750 | $0 | 05/04/2018 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on October 18, 2017, an employee was clearing debris from the main elevator belt D1 conveyor. The employee lost his balance as he reached over and fell forward, thrusting his hand into a pinch point. The employee partially amputated three fingers from his left hand and required surgery to repair the tendons of his thumb. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught By, Conveyor Belt, Elevator, Finger, Nip Point, Tendon, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1278251.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, farm workers |