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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306365545 - Spreckles Sugar Co
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Spreckles Sugar Co
29400 W Whitesbridge Rd
Mendota, CA 93640
Mailing Address:
P O Box 68, Mendota, CA 93640
Union Status: Union
SIC:2063
NAICS: 311313/Beet Sugar Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362274987 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | 1670 A | 06/19/2007 | 07/24/2007 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 9, 2007, an electrician employed by Spreckles Sugar Company, Mendota, California, fell off a manlift. Two plant electricians, Employees #1 and #2 were replacing the lights above the landing in the manlift corridor between the plant silos. Employee #1 performed his work by standing on a 2-in. by 2-in. by 0.25-in. angle iron bracing, using a body harness with a flat web 6-foot lanyard for fall protection. Employee #2 ensured that the manlift was locked out at the main circuit breaker, until Employee #1 was ready to change locations. Employees #1 and #2 were in voice contact using two-way radios. Employee #1 completed his job and instructed Employee #2 to start the manlift. Employee #2 started the manlift, and then heard Employee #1's call for help. Employee #1 reported that he unhooked his lanyard, attached it to his belt, when it became caught on the manlift. Employee #1 was pulled off the manlift tread and fell approximately six to 12 ft. A conflicting report indicated that the lanyard was still attached to itself, wrapped around the bracing. Employee #1 fractured his shoulder and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, ELECTRICIAN, LANYARD, LIGHTING, FALL, BRACING, ELEVATOR, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306365545 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Electricians |