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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: 1576200.015 - Ittella International, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ittella International, Llc
6305 Alondra Blvd
Paramount, CA 90723
Mailing Address:
6403 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA 90723
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311412/Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 1860598 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $5,185 | $0 | $26,560 |
| Current Penalty | $21,375 | $0 | $0 | $5,185 | $0 | $26,560 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 05/19/2022 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/07/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400012 A | 05/19/2022 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 06/07/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4002(A) | 05/19/2022 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/07/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3203(A)(4) | 05/19/2022 | $3,375 | $3,375 | $0 | 06/07/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 09:00 a.m. on November 30, 2021, an employee was troubleshooting an unguarded energized rooftop refrigeration blower unit that was clogged with ice buildup. As the employee attempted to stand up, he slipped and reached out to brace himself, at which time he inadvertently made contact with the blower fan on Spiral Freezer Unit #1. The employee was hospitalized to treat an amputation to the left thumb.
Keywords: Amputation, Brace, Bracing, Caught In, Clogged, Energized, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fan, Fan Blade, Finger, Food Preparation, Freezer Compartment, Frozen, Hand, Maintenance, Partial Amputation, Reach, Roof, Slip, Struck Against, Thumb, Tripped, Troubleshooting, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576200.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |