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Inspection Detail
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: 1462549.015 - Jose'S Mexican Food Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Jose'S Mexican Food Products, Inc.
309 Rianda St.
Salinas, CA 93901
Mailing Address:
309 Rianda St., Salinas, CA 93901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311830/Tortilla Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1542213 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $6,750 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | 461(C) | 05/27/2020 | 06/19/2020 | $250 | $250 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 05/27/2020 | 06/19/2020 | $500 | $500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314(G)(2)(A) | 05/27/2020 | 06/19/2020 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314(L) | 05/27/2020 | 06/19/2020 | $750 | $750 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(D) | 05/27/2020 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:27 a.m. on February 9, 2020, an employee was operating a tortilla making machine when the wire that cuts the thickness of the tortillas broke. The employee was trying to reinstall the wire with the machine operating when his hand got caught in the drive gears. The employee was hospitalized to treat a fractured thumb and had to have reconstructive surgery on the portion of the hand between the thumb and index finger.
Keywords: Automatic Machine, Broke, Caught In, Cutting, Fracture, Gear, Installing, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Metal Wire, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1462549.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |