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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: 1568241.015 - Citistaff Solutions Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Citistaff Solutions Inc
4401 S Downey Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
7119 Seville Ave # C, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1791931 | ||
| Inspection | 1568216 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $23,200 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $18,700 |
| 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 | 3203(A)(7) | 01/26/2022 | 03/15/2022 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 03/11/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4002(A) | 01/26/2022 | 02/14/2022 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 03/11/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11: 35 a.m. on July 26, 2021, Employee # 1 was assigned to work in Room 1 with the Blentech Mixer. Employee # 1 was removing meat product from a Blentech Mixer opening while the mixer was in operation. A coworker, the supervisor, told Employee # 1 to watch how to do it. The coworker placed his hand into the discharge of the Blentech Mixer and removed excess meat product from the opening and told Employee # 1, "This is how it's done." The coworker walked away and Employee # 1 placed his hand into the discharge of the mixer, while it was in operation, making contact with the internal ribbon blade and amputated his ring, middle, and index finger. Employee # 1 had been approached by a supervisor and told that he was behind on production and that he needed to speed up. Onsite staff provided first aid and contacted 911 to respond to render medical aid to Employee #1. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Contact, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Meat Blending Mach, Meat Grinder, Meat Processing, Mixer Blade
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1568241.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |