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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300829967 - Paramount Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Paramount Farms, Inc.
13646 Hwy. 33, Fab. Shop
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
13646 Highway 33, Lost Hills, CA 93249
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0173
NAICS: 111335/Tree Nut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 05/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362528523 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $740 | $0 | $36,740 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,870 | $0 | $1,870 |
| 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 | 23400016 A | 10/20/2005 | 10/25/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3210 A | 10/20/2005 | 10/25/2005 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3577 E | 10/20/2005 | 10/25/2005 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 C01 | 10/20/2005 | 10/25/2005 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 4185 | 10/20/2005 | 11/22/2005 | $750 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 03001 | Other | 4214 A | 10/20/2005 | 11/22/2005 | $750 | $18,000 | $0 | 11/28/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on May 27, 2005, Employee #1, working for Paramount Farms, was fabricating a piece of 14 gage thick stainless steel metal, measuring 20 in. wide and 60 in. long, using a brake press machine (with identification information: #46-c- spec, Serial Number L-10541). While working on the metal sheet, Employee #1 lost grip on it and he became unbalanced. As he attempted to regain his posture, he inadvertently placed his right hand on the brake press point of operation and his foot simultaneously stepped on the brake press pedal. The press machine was activated and crushed Employee #1's right hand. He was transported to Kern County Medical Center and then moved to Sherman Oaks Burn Center. After one day, Employee #1 was transferred to Saint Joseph Hospital for further surgery on his right hand. He suffered lacerations to his four right hand fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized for 18 days.
Keywords: PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, SLIP, CRUSHED, LACERATION, POINT OF OPERATION, HAND, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300829967 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |