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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1348217.015 - Aardvark Clay & Supplies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Aardvark Clay & Supplies, Inc.
1400 E. Pomona Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Mailing Address:
1400 E. Pomona Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339940
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1383738 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $12,370 | $225,000 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $237,780 |
| Current Penalty | $12,370 | $225,000 | $0 | $410 | $0 | $237,780 |
| 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 | 3209(A) | 03/20/2019 | $410 | $410 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 03/20/2019 | 04/02/2019 | $6,185 | $6,185 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4186(B) | 03/20/2019 | 04/02/2019 | $6,185 | $6,185 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Willful | 4184(B) | 03/20/2019 | 04/02/2019 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Willful | 4625 | 03/20/2019 | 04/02/2019 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on September 20, 2018, an employee was packaging clay blocks and was standing next to the clay extruder where the mixer feeds the extruder. The employee was pulled into the extruder when his arm was caught by the unguarded extruder blades and was killed. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Arm, Blade, Caught By, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1348217.015 | 18 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |