Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300803277 - Lion Raisins
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Lion Raisins
2695 S Dickenson Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
Mailing Address:
9500 S Dewolf St, Selma, CA 93662
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2034
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/2002
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 09/30/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362093403 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 02/01/2002 | 02/06/2002 | $1,000 | $18,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2001, Employee #1 was operating an Upright Mechanical Harvester at a vineyard located in Fresno, California. Employee #1 had just started his shift and was on his first row of grapes when he detected debris in the system. He found trash caught on the conveyor belt. Employee #1 attempted to remove the debris with his right hand before de-energizing the conveyor system. Employee #1's right arm was pulled into the rotating knives next to the blower, resulting in severe lacerations to his arm. Employee #1 was admitted to the United Methodist Church in Fresno where he had surgery. The employer is a grower and processor of raisins.
Keywords: BELT, AGRICULTURE, ROTATING KNIFE, CAUGHT BY, HARVESTER, LACERATION, CONVEYOR, ARM, CONVEYOR BELT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300803277 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |
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