Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312436330 - Hrk Pet Food Products Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hrk Pet Food Products Inc.
12924 Pierce St.
Pacoima, CA 91331
Mailing Address:
12924 Pierce St., Pacoima, CA 91331
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2047
NAICS: 311111/Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/15/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102631827 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $545 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $545 |
| 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 | 14300029 A | 06/03/2010 | 06/29/2010 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 G02 A | 06/03/2010 | 06/29/2010 | $410 | $410 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on April 5, 2010, Employee #1, a machine operator, was trying to loosen seized shaft housing assembly of the liquid pump. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 decided to lift the shaft housing by himself and hit it on the floor, in order to accelerate the loosening process of the shaft. While doing so, he placed his finger in a section of the shaft which had movement during impact with the floor, which pinched and amputated his left middle finger tip. The Division was notified of the accident on April 6, 2010 by the employer and initiated an inspection on April 19, 2010. Employee #1 was transported to Valley Occupational Center and then CA Hand Center in Encino; he wasn't admitted to the hospital. The facility involved in the accident was pet food manufacturing company. The investigation concluded that no violation of any Title eight standard in connection with this accident as a result, the Division did not issue serious accident-related citations.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, SHAFT, PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312436330 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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