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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312432800 - Superior Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Superior Construction
13646 Hwy. 33
Lost Hills, CA 93249
Mailing Address:
4241 E. Brundage Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2009
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 11/05/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102545902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $32,400 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $33,050 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,200 |
| 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 I | 11/10/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $650 | $0 | 12/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 11/10/2009 | 11/20/2009 | $0 | $16,200 | $0 | 12/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3999 A | 11/10/2009 | 11/16/2009 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 12/07/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:40 a.m. on June 16, 2009, an employee was attempting to unplug the flex-i-con auger that was still in operation, and was not lock-out or tagged-out. The employee had his right fourth finger cut off. The employee was transported to Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield, CA, and subsequently treated by Vernon Sorenson, M.D., Bakersfield, CA. The employee was not hospitalized. The controlling employer did not have machine specific procedures for the meal line flex-i-con auger, and the exposing employer did not inquire as to the existence of machine specific lock-out/tag-out procedures for said machine. The hopper was 29-in. from the floor to the top edge of the hopper. The hopper did not have a guard over the top area until after the accident occurred.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, AUGER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312432800 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |