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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314825381 - Esparza Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Esparza Enterprises, Inc.
1 1/4 M S Of Kimberlina Rd & 1/2 M W. Of Rowlee Rd
Wasco, CA 93280
Mailing Address:
3851 Fruitvale Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0761
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2011
Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)
Case Closed: 12/13/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102637469 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:25 p.m. on June 14, 2011, an employee working as a licensed farm labor contractor was working for Esparza Enterprises, Inc. on a ranch as a Supervisor/Irrigator. The employee was attempting to unplug an auger on a gypsum silo. The Employee removed the covers on the lower auger of the silo and placed his hand inside the silo auger to loosen the gypsum. When the gypsum became loose, it fell causing the employee's left hand to fall into the rotating auger. The employee sustained a crushing fracture to his left thumb. The employee failed to lock-out/tag-out the system prior to removing the two plates. The employee was admitted to a Medical Center for treatment and surgery.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROTATING PARTS, THUMB, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, AUGER, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, HAND, SILO
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314825381 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |