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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: 1514256.015 - Sg Labor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Sg Labor, Inc.
25360 Lerdo Hwy.
Buttonwillow, CA 93206
Mailing Address:
500 N. "F" Street, Wasco, CA 93280
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1698274 | ||
| Inspection | 1507215 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $5,375 | $0 | $16,625 |
| Current Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $5,375 | $0 | $16,625 |
| 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) | 04/15/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/23/2021 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(B)(1) | 04/15/2021 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 06/23/2021 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 04/15/2021 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | 06/23/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 7:10 a.m. on October 26, 2020, a coworker noticed that a machine, which is used to separate sticks from harvested almonds, had jammed. The coworker signaled to Employee #1 to inform him that the machine was jammed. The coworker took to another task outside of this area, and Employee #1 evaluated the jam. Employee #1 climbed up the side of the machine and saw that there was a piece of debris caught in the belt and that the belt wasn't moving. As Employee #1 proceeded to remove the blockage, the belt began to move again. Employee #1's hand was pulled under the guard and into the in-running nip point where the snubber pulley contacts the belt and the head pulley. There was no evidence to show that lockout/tagout was utilized on the equipment while unjamming the machine. Measurements of the conveyor belt guarding taken by compliance personnel indicated that the clearance between the conveyor belt and the snubber pulley guard was not in compliance. It was also determined that the employer had not conducted at least an annual review of the lockout/tagout procedures as required. Employee #1 suffered major abrasion and crushing injuries to his right hand. Treatment involved emergency room surgery, prescription-strength pain medication, and physical therapy treatment. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Abrasion, Belt, Cleaning, Conveyor Belt, Crushing, Debris, E GI IV (no lockout), Food processing, Hand, Jammed, Lockout/Tagout, Nip Point, Pulled In, Pulley, Snubber, Started, Unguarded, Unguarded Live Parts
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1514256.015 | 36 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |