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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300799038 - Tri-Valley Growers
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Tri-Valley Growers
12806 Rd 26
Madera, CA 93639
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2033
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362281602 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $5,300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 04/10/2000 | 04/10/2000 | $0 | $300 | $0 | 04/19/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4050 A | 04/10/2000 | 03/28/2000 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/19/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, working for an olive processing plant for 8 years as a cleanup person. At 1:40 A.M. on October 12, 1999, she was sweeping under the grader when the drive shaft, which was only guarded partially, caught her blouse and pulled her into the shaft and then a sprocket on the shaft. The shaft was approximately 30 ft. long, 1.5 in. in diameter, and 34 in. from the floor. It was guarded on the outside half only. Employee #1 received crushing injuries to her head, a broken finger, arm injuries, and amputation of three fingers. There were no witnesses to the accident. She was taken to hospital and treated for her injuries.
Keywords: GRADER, HEAD, CAUGHT BY, SHAFT, SPROCKET, SWEEPER, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300799038 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |