Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300861499 - Best Landscaping
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Best Landscaping
69718 Campana
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Mailing Address:
82181 Vandenburg, Indio, CA 92201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0711
NAICS: 115112/ Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362458812 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,300 | $0 | $5,300 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 08/15/2003 | 09/17/2003 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 A | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $0 | $200 | $0 | 04/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 G | 08/15/2003 | 09/17/2003 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:27 a.m. on February 18, 2003, Employee #1 of Best Landscaping was cutting grass with a 36-in. eXmark Metro Lawn Mower when the belt came off the pulley. Employee #1 became aware of this problem because the grass was not being cut. He put the mower in neutral and then pulled up the handle that disengaged the pulley, and stopped the blade from turning. Employee #1 then removed the cover that guarded the belt and pulley and noticed that the belt was off of the pulley as suspected. With the motor still on, Employee #1 bent over and picked up the belt. He attempted to place the belt onto the pulley with his right hand. Employee #1's right index finger was between the belt and pulley when the pulley became engaged. Employee #1 sustained amputation to his right index finger and was transported to Eisenhower Medical Center where he was hospitalized for 1 day.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, COVER, BELT, FINGER, GUARD, LAWN MOWER, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300861499 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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