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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: 1521280.015 - Rafael S. Garcia
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Rafael S. Garcia
4340 Flintridge Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Mailing Address:
737 Topaz Ave., Mc Farland, CA 93250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1744786 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $50 | $0 | $10,850 |
| 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 | 3424(A)(1) | 07/13/2021 | 07/30/2021 | $0 | $525 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3428(A) | 07/13/2021 | 07/30/2021 | $50 | $175 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3421(C) | 07/13/2021 | 07/23/2021 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 08/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
On January 14, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Employee #1 was operating a stump grinder to grind down a tree stump at a residential home. While attempting to remove wood chip buildup from the grinder's cutter wheel with his foot, Employee #1's right foot became caught in the stump grinder's cutter head. A coworker helped by releasing the foot and applying a tourniquet with a belt around the employee's right leg calf. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital by a supervisor in a private vehicle. The injury resulted in an amputation below the right knee. The incident was reported to the Division at 8:54 p.m. the same day.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Foot, Grinder, Leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1521280.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |