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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300798063 - Tulare County Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Tulare County Recycling
26951 Road 140
Visalia, CA 93277
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362281024 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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 | Serious | 4070 A | 03/07/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 03/07/2000 | 03/10/2000 | $1,700 | $1,700 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on September 7, 1999, Employee #1 of a recycling company suffered a serious injury. Employee #1 had worked at this facility for two years. At the time of the accident he was attempting to remove aluminum cans that were stuck to a magnetized roller. A 5-in. by 7-in. hole located 24 in. above the ground had been cut into the side of the guard for maintenance purposes. The conveyor had not been turned off or locked out and no extension tools were used by Employee #1 to clear the cans. His right arm was severed when it was pulled into the conveyor system. Employee #1 was transported to Kaweah Delta by ambulance, where he stayed for eleven days. He was also treated at the Cypress Hand Center. Employer stated that in such operations conveyors must be shut down and a second person should hold the cable to prevent restart. This procedure was not followed.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, ALUMINUM PROCESSING, GUARD, LOCKOUT, SCRAP METAL, CONVEYOR, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300798063 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |