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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300878162 - North Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
North Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.
Jefferson & Babel Slough Rd.
Clarksburg, CA 95612
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 221575, Sacramento, CA 95822
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/2005
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 05/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362326142 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $28,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,575 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Current Penalty | $15,840 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $20,840 |
| 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 | 02/08/2005 | 02/11/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 02/08/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $0 | $200 | $0 | 04/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 02/08/2005 | 03/14/2005 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 04/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3440 F02 | 02/08/2005 | 02/18/2005 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 04/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3441 A02 C | 02/08/2005 | 02/18/2005 | $1,440 | $14,400 | $0 | 04/06/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 2004, a farm worker was assigned to a crew that mechanically harvested grapes in a vineyard located in Clarksburg, CA. He was employed by North Valley Agricultural Services, Inc. located in Sacramento. The grape berries, leaves, and vines moved via a conveyor to one of two cleaning fans (blowers) mounted at the rear of the harvester. The fans removed plant and other debris from the berries. . The employee noticed that the blower he was assigned to watch became clogged with plant debris, and he signaled to the operator of the harvester to stop it. The operator shut the harvester off and told the employee to begin removing the debris. The employee opened a hinged door leading to the blower assembly and placed his right hand into it, without realizing that a cane cutter blade was still rotating. The blade struck the employees hand resulting in the amputation of his thumb. The harvester operator transported the employee to Kaiser Permanente Hospital where he was later transferred to Stanford Hospital. The employee suffered a severe laceration with loss of bone to his first finger. The finger was surgically removed and placed on his stump of his thumb to offer him more dexterity in his right hand. The employee was released from the hospital on September 5.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, AGRICULTURE, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, THUMB, HARVESTER, BLADE, HAND, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300878162 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |