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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312913775 - Earl Giacolini
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Earl Giacolini
Walnut Ave & Lincoln Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
Mailing Address:
928 W Lincoln Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0179
NAICS: 111336/Fruit and Tree Nut Combination Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/27/2010
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 06/13/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362278962 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $6,010 | $0 | $24,010 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,300 | $0 | $16,100 |
| 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 | 02/11/2010 | 03/16/2010 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/17/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04 | 02/11/2010 | 03/16/2010 | $75 | $130 | $0 | 03/17/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 02/11/2010 | 03/16/2010 | $75 | $130 | $0 | 03/17/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3441 A02 C | 02/11/2010 | 03/16/2010 | $150 | $750 | $0 | 03/17/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 02/11/2010 | 03/16/2010 | $10,800 | $18,000 | $0 | 03/17/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 15, 2009, Employee #1, a farm laborer/equipment operator, was assigned the "bin man" position for a prune harvesting operation using a COE harvester. Employee #1 was working at the rear of the harvester, in proximity to the sizer/sorter and elevating bin forks. After he reportedly heard a noise from the sizer/sorter, hydraulically driven blower fan, he put his hand in proximity to the 18.5-inch intake duct (shroud) to check for a branch. Employee #1's right hand contacted the operating fan blade and it amputated the first digit (thumb) of his right hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized. The employer notified the division about the serious injury on August 18, 2009. Investigators measured fan inset at 1.5 inches from the duct face, and found that the unguarded 18-inch fan was located under the sizer/sorter section and at approximately 15 inches to 24 inches above ground level. An initial report indicating that Employee #1's hand was sucked into the fan was amended to suggest that Employee #1 put his hand into the fan. Employee #1 was wearing a glove that may have been caught in the air stream and affected a pulling influence. The employer had a safety and health program, but investigators identified deficiencies in hazard recognition, lockout/tagout procedures, guarding of rotating machine parts, and insuring that agricultural equipment was operated in accordance with regulations.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, FAN BLADE, AGRICULTURE, GUARD, STRUCK AGAINST, THUMB, HARVESTER, LOCKOUT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312913775 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |