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Inspection: 1484306.015 - Olam West Coast, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Fremont District Office
Site Address:
Olam West Coast, Inc.
1350 Pacheco Pass Highway
Gilroy, CA 95020
Mailing Address:
1350 Pacheco Pass Highway, Gilroy, CA 95020
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 311423/Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/11/2021
Emphasis:
Close Case:04/18/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1623933 | ||
| Complaint | 1649620 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | $19,700 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | $11,275 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3668(F) | 01/12/2021 | $425 | $425 | $0 | 02/09/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(2) | 01/12/2021 | $425 | $425 | $0 | 02/09/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4999(A) | 01/12/2021 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 02/09/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 5042(A)(6) | 01/12/2021 | $10,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/09/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:40 a.m. on July 14, 2020, an employee was helping to install an A-2 exhaust fan for a dryer. When attempting to install an exhaust fan, the employee left it unsecured. The exhaust fan tipped over and crushed the employee 's fingers between the hand/guardrail for the dryer and the exhaust fan. The emp loyee was taken to St. Louise Hospital then transferred to O'Conner Hospital and admitted and treated for a crushing injury to the index fingertip and sustained a partial amputation to the middle and ring fingers. At approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 14, 2020, the Division was notified by the employer. On July 16, 2020, the Division opened the investigation. On July 23, 2020, the Division arrived on site and met with the employer. The employer stated that the employee was helpi ng install the A-2 exhaust fan that weighs approximately 700 lbs. While trying t o get it into position, the exhaust fan tipped over and fell against the hand/gu ardrail above the dryer crushing the employee's fingers between the two items.
Keywords:crushed, falling object, fan, finger, fingertip, guardrail, hand, handrail, installing, partial amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1484306.015 | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical engineering technicians |