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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522727.015 - Porterville Citrus, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Porterville Citrus, Inc.
301 N. G Street
Exeter, CA 93221
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10180, Terra Bella, CA 93270
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311411/ Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1742521 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on February 18, 2021, Employee #1, a forklift operator employed by Porterville Citrus Inc., was assisting another forklift operator, a coworker, in loading a truck. Employee #1 was standing inside the trailer, strategically placing air-filled bags to cushion and protect the load, while the coworker operated the forklift to load the trailer. Normally, a forklift operator loads their own truck without assistance. As the coworker moved the forklift forward to position a pallet, they misjudged Employee #1's location in the trailer. The pallet pushed forward, crushing Employee #1's right foot. The employee was not wearing a high-visibility vest or steel-toe boots, which might have prevented or minimized the injury. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for a serious injury to their right foot.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Foot, Forklift, Material Handling, Pallet, Pit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522727.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |