Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312360217 - Santini Foods, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Santini Foods, Inc.
16505 Worthley Dr
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 311942/Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/03/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361577117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 | $0 | $22,135 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 | $0 | $22,135 |
| 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 | 09/08/2010 | 09/26/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 H03 | 09/08/2010 | 09/26/2010 | $935 | $935 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 D | 09/08/2010 | 09/26/2010 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 18, 2010, an employee was setting-up a rotary piston filler, which transfers liquid to containers at a food manufacturer that produces products such as sweeteners, oils, and dairy products. The filler's Serial Number was EM05-5018 and the Model Number was RPE-514G-I-LH. While checking the valve alignment on a valve body, which was similar to a cylinder with holes, the employee placed his hand close to the valve body, which was rotating because the employee had the filler in the "on" position. As a result, the employee's right thumb became caught in a pinch point involving a hole of the rotating valve body and a nonmoving area of the filler. The employee was admitted to St. Rose Hospital, California and released on the same day. The employee suffered a partial distal right thumb amputation with bone loss. The employee received wound care of dressing and bandages and pain medication.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, MACHINE OPERATOR, THUMB, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312360217 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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