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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307182014 - La Mano Tortilleria
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
La Mano Tortilleria
9527 Garvey Ave.
S.El Monte, CA 91733
Mailing Address:
9527 Garvey Ave., S.El Monte, CA 91733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5812
NAICS: 722110/Full-Service Restaurants
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101801074 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,640 | $0 | $18,240 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,640 | $0 | $18,240 |
| 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 | 12/08/2006 | 01/10/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14001 A | 12/08/2006 | 01/10/2007 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A01 | 12/08/2006 | 01/10/2007 | $165 | $165 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 G | 12/08/2006 | 01/10/2007 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 12/08/2006 | 12/18/2006 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 a.m. on July 1, 2006, Employee # 1, a tortilla maker of La Mano Tortilleria, located in South El Monte, California, was working alone, greasing a Tortilla Making Machine Number 08000, Serial Number 010112001. The procedure for greasing the machine would be to turn the machine off, to open the metal panel, and to grease the machine. Employee #1 did not turn the machine off. He removed the metal panel and proceeded greasing the machine, while the machine was running. Employee #1's employer saw him greasing the machine, while it was running. Employee #1's right middle finger got caught into the gears and cycled through the gears. It was released at the end of the cycle of the gear. Employee # 1 lacerated his right middle finger, and was transported to Beverly Hospital, which is located in Montebello, California. He had surgery on his finger, and he was hospitalized on July 3, 2006. A lockout and tagout program was not implemented by the employer. No locks or tags were available. A written lockout and tagout program was also not available. Employee #1's supervisor was not on site at the time of the accident.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, TENDON, FINGER, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, GEAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307182014 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Machine operators, not specified |