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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: 1537222.015 - Mcclelland'S Dairy
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Mcclelland'S Dairy
6475 Bodega Avenue
Petaluma, CA 94952
Mailing Address:
6475 Bodega Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 112120/Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1777585 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $1,510 | $0 | $20,860 |
| Current Penalty | $10,600 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $11,000 |
| 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 | 25000025 | 11/30/2021 | $100 | $410 | $0 | 05/04/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 11/30/2021 | $100 | $550 | $0 | 05/04/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 11/30/2021 | $100 | $550 | $0 | 05/04/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3328(B) | 11/30/2021 | $100 | $4,950 | $0 | 05/04/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3583(D) | 11/30/2021 | $10,600 | $14,400 | $0 | 05/04/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 1:40 p.m. on June 14, 2021, Employee #1, a maintenance worker at a large dairy farm, was modifying and constructing a truck rack to install a new welder. While using a 4.5 inch Makita vertical portable grinder (model 9557PB, serial number 1300706) equipped with a worn 6.5 inch cutting wheel, the fractured wheel separated from the grinder and struck the employee's left hand. The grinder was operated without the side handle, forcing the employee to hold the grinder closer to the rotating wheel, and was not equipped with a safety guard. The grinder is rated for 4.5 inch wheels but was used with a larger worn wheel. Employee #1 suffered serious injuries to the left hand, requiring hospitalization for over 24 hours and surgical treatment. The employee was transported to Petaluma Valley Hospital. Regulatory actions cited serious violations for failure to maintain the grinder per manufacturer's recommendations, lack of safety guard, damaged flexible cord, and inadequate injury and illness prevention program related to grinder safety and employee training.
Keywords: Cutting, Grinder, Grinding, Grinding Machine, Grinding Wheel, Grinding Wheel Exploded, Hand, Struck By, Wheel, Wheel Exploded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1537222.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Farm equipment mechanics |