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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310823737 - Fruit Patch Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fruit Patch Inc
38773 Road 48
Dinuba, CA 93618
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/2007
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 11/27/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362058257 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:25 a.m. on July 3, 2007, Employee #1, a janitor, was using a portable hand-held electric leaf blower in the fruit packing shed to clear the area of debris. Employee #1's left thumb became caught in the leaf blower's fan blades and was amputated. He was transported to Sierra Kings Hospital for his initial treatment, and then was taken to Fresno Regional Medical Center, where he was hospitalized for more advanced treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, HAND TOOL, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310823737 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Janitors and cleaners |