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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1353680.015 - Benel Farms Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Benel Farms Inc
1699 S Riverbend
Sanger, CA 93657
Mailing Address:
797 Wood Duck Circle, Fresno, CA 93730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1377728 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,800 | $0 | $6,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 | $0 | $5,850 |
| 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) | 02/28/2019 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $125 | $600 | $0 | 03/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3380(F) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $150 | $150 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3400(B) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $150 | $150 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4650(E) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $125 | $600 | $0 | 03/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 6151(C) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $150 | $150 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 6151(E)(1) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $150 | $150 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:10 a.m. on August 30, 2018, an employee was cutting limbs from a walnut tree that was split due to its crop weight when a branch above broke and struck the employee's left hand while operating a chain saw. The employee amputated his pinky and ring finger from his left hand when struck by the chain saw. Hospitalization was not required.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Chain Saw, Cutting, Finger, Struck By, Tree Limb, Tree Trimming
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1353680.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |