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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300827482 - Western Bagel Baking Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Western Bagel Baking Corp
15335 Saticoy Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Mailing Address:
7814 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91405
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2051
NAICS: 311812/Commercial Bakeries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/23/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362525784 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,260 | $0 | $28,760 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,895 | $0 | $19,895 |
| 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 | 11/22/2004 | 12/09/2004 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/06/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 11/22/2004 | 12/09/2004 | $335 | $420 | $0 | 12/06/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 F | 11/22/2004 | 12/09/2004 | $560 | $840 | $0 | 12/06/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 11/22/2004 | 12/02/2004 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 12/06/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 a.m. on May 29, 2004, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, was working at a large bakery involved in the production of bagels. Employee #1 had been working there for 5 months, performing the duties of a maintenance mechanic, including repairing, servicing and maintaining bakery equipment. At the time of the accident, he was performing a regularly assigned task of preventative maintenance on the bagel slicer. Employee #1 was using a rag to clean a chain on the drive system to the slicer when the rag was drawn into the pinch point of the chain and sprocket. Employee #1's hand was caught between the chain and sprocket. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the accident. After the accident, Employee #1 traveled to a second worksite to locate a supervisor to receive aid. Employee #1 suffered an amputation of the tips of the second and third fingers on his right hand and was transported to Northridge Hospital where he was treated.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, SLICER, FINGER, CLEANING, CAUGHT BY, POINT OF OPERATION, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300827482 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |