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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1491562.015 - Torres Farm Labor Contractor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Torres Farm Labor Contractor, Inc.
3434 Shortcuts Lane
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Mailing Address:
4017 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93309
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1491632 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1639525 | ||
| Accident | 1639548 |
Investigation Summary
At 2:20 p.m. on June 12, 2020, Employee #1 and a coworker were called to clean the SFW wash tank. Employee #1 was using a pressurized hose and water to clean out the valve. Employee #1 reached into the valve opening to remove a rock fragment, and the valve inadvertently closed and crushed his right-hand fingers. Employee #1 was transported to the occupational clinic and treated for his injury. On July 1, 2020, Employee #1 had surgery and part of his middle finger was amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Cleaning, Crushed, Finger, High Pressure, Hose, Laceration, Pressure Wash, Reaching, Surgical Amputation, Tank, Tank Cleaning, Valve, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1491562.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm workers |