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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307183491 - S & S Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
S & S Foods
1120 W Foothill Blvd
Azusa, CA 91702
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2011
NAICS: 311611/Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362604399 |
| 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 | $5,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,940 |
| 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 | Serious | 3999 A | 04/11/2007 | 04/19/2007 | $5,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/11/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4542 A | 04/11/2007 | 04/19/2007 | $540 | $5,060 | $0 | 05/11/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 p.m. on December 26, 2006, Employee #1 was working in the patty line department of S&S Foods where lean meat and fat were mixed to customer specifications. In the line where the accident occurred, there were three inclined screw conveyors that emptied into an elevated horizontal mixer that blended the ground beef. The work area was accessed by an elevated catwalk. The employee was standing on a stool located on the catwalk, observing the blender to ensure proper mixing. On his way down from the stool, he lost his balance. As he tried to catch his fall, his hand entered the top of the screw conveyor. He suffered an amputation of his right hand. He was transported by helicopter to LA County Medical Center where he stayed for approximately one month for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, SCREW CONVEYOR, MIXER, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BY, LOST BALANCE, HAND, MEAT BLENDING MACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307183491 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Food batchmakers |