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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301280103 - Maruchan, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Maruchan, Inc.
1902 Deere Ave
Irvine, CA 92606
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311999/All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 09/21/2004
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 08/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101692028 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,060 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,950 | $0 | $3,950 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 09/21/2004 | 09/28/2004 | $450 | $5,060 | $0 | 03/18/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 4075 A | 09/21/2004 | 09/28/2004 | $3,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/18/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on March 25, 2004, Employee #1, a machine operator for Remedy Temp Inc., was working for a secondary employer, Maruchan Inc., in Irvine, CA. The secondary employer manufactured noodles. He was operating a machine in the frying room of the old plant area at the job site. Employee #1 suffered partial amputation of his left thumb while operating a machine lever. The lever was located 33 in. above the floor and adjacent to several chains and sprockets, which were located 49 in. above the floor. Normally, when the lever was moved a metal plate opened to release food debris to a tray below, in order to prevent debris mixing with food product. Employee #1 was hospitalized due to his injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301280103 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Extruding and forming machine operators |