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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305354540 - The Soto Company
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
The Soto Company
368 N Prospect Ave
Orange, CA 92869
Mailing Address:
34275 Camino Capistrano #A, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 09/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362468035 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $16,525 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $325 |
| 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 | 3314 F | 01/14/2005 | 02/06/2005 | $325 | $325 | $0 | 01/24/2005 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 01/14/2005 | 02/06/2005 | $0 | $16,200 | $0 | 01/24/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 30, 2004, Employee #1, an operator, was walking behind a SCAG commercial lawnmower, Model SW36-13A, Serial Number 7070535. He controlled the lawnmower's operation via the several controls located at the handlebars. A metal grass catcher box was attached to the side and could be removed manually for emptying, when full. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was detaching the grass catcher. In order to do so, Employee #1 had to push the box up with his right foot, while lifting it up with his hands. Employee #1 placed the lawnmower in neutral and disengaged the clutch for the blade. The blade was still rotating due to residual energy, when Employee #1 attempted to lift the grass catcher with his foot. Accidentally, his right foot came in contact with the rotating blade, which cut through his steel toe boot and injured his toes. Employee #1 sustained multiple bone fractures to his three middle toes on his right foot. He underwent the surgery and was hospitalized for four days.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROTATING KNIFE, MACHINE OPERATOR, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, TOE, BLADE, SAFETY SHOE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305354540 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |