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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310602628 - Hort Tech Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Hort Tech Inc
75001 Vintage Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
Mailing Address:
P O Box 3284, Palm Desert, CA 92261
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/22/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/24/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102551405 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 C | 09/22/2008 | 09/25/2008 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3395 E03 | 09/22/2008 | 10/25/2008 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:50 a.m. on April 7, 2008, Employee #1, a laborer, was operating the Toro Commercial Recycler 11 Push Lawn Mower cutting grass. He bent down to stop a gas leak on the mower. When he placed his left hand on the side of the mower, his hand came into contact with the blade. His left third and fourth finger were amputated. Employee #1 was transported to Eisenhower Medical Center, where he was hospitalized for one day to have surgery on his hand.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, LAWN MOWER, BLADE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310602628 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |