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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1507564.015 - Cal Ag Resources, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Cal Ag Resources, Inc.
West Lerdo Hwy. & Main Drain Road
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Mailing Address:
3916 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia, CA 93277
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: 04/21/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/02/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1690899 | ||
| Inspection | 1512093 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
| 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 | Serious | 3441(A)(2) | 04/21/2021 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on October 21, 2020, an employee working as a machine operator for a farm labor supplier was operating a raisin harvesting machine in a vineyard when he noticed that one of the conveyor belts on the machine was not working. The employee left the harvester energized and went to the rear of the machine where he noticed that a vine had become stuck in the chain and sprocket that powered the conveyor belt. When he attempted to pull the vine out, his hand was pulled into the pinch point of the chain and sprocket causing a serious crushing injury. He stated he did not remove the chain and sprocket guard and had not seen a guard on it since operating the machine. He did not stop engine, disconnect the power source, or wait for all machine movement to stop before attempting to unclog the harvester. The employee was hospitalized to treat a crushing injury to his left hand. On November 6, 2020, the employee required surgical amputation of his left thumb.
Keywords: Agriculture, Agriculture Machinery/Vehicle, Amputated, Amputation, Catch Point, Caught Between, Chain, Clogged, Conveyor, Crushed, Energized, Farm, Farm Machinery, Farm worker, Finger, Hand, Harvester, Harvesting, Jammed, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Pulled In, Safety Device, Sprocket, Staffing Agency, Surgical Amputation, Temporary Employment Agency, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1507564.015 | 28 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |