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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314827783 - Vallarta Supermarkets
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Vallarta Supermarkets
1803 E. Palmdale Bl.
Palmdale, CA 93551
Mailing Address:
12881 Bradley Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5411
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/29/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102780558 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | Serious | 4543 B02 | 04/05/2012 | 04/10/2012 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/30/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 17, 2011, Employee #1 was working for Vallarta Supermarkets, a grocery store in Sylmar, CA. He was cutting meat on a Hobart Model Number 6801 meat band saw, with Serial Number 271139505. The saw blade guard had been adjusted more than 2 inches (50 millimeters) above the pork neck and ribs he was cutting. Employee #1 became distracted by a coworker and, without thinking, placed his hand on the saw blade. Three fingers on his right hand were amputated. Employee #1 immediately wrapped his right hand and notified a second coworker, who was his supervisor. Employee #1 was taken to Palmdale Regional Hospital, where he was diagnosed with partial amputation of the middle finger and laceration of two other fingers on his right hand. Employee #1 was in the Palmdale Regional Hospital for 2 days. His employer was be cited for a serious accident related violation:T8CCR 4543(b)(2) Guarding of Meat Cutting Band Saw Blades. The safety officer for Vallarta Supermarkets reported the serious injury on the same day.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314827783 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Butchers and meat cutters |