Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1561175.015 - Superior Grocers Corporate Office

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Investigation Summary

At 9:00 p.m. on June 5, 2021, Employee #1, a truck driver at a grocery distribution center, was exiting the cab of his tractor unit when the door accidentally closed on his left middle and index fingers. The employee continued to walk to the trailer to secure air lines and check the kingpin. Upon returning to the tractor unit, he noticed bleeding from his left hand, became light-headed, and fainted, falling to the ground and injuring his forehead and right shoulder. Coworkers provided aid, and the employee was transported to Valley View Clinic for treatment. The employee was hospitalized.

Keywords: Crushed, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Finger, Fingertip, Hand, Shoulder, Truck