Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314831207 - Kreutel'S Bug Sluggers Pest-Control
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Kreutel'S Bug Sluggers Pest-Control
515 E. Ave. Q
Palmdale, CA 93550
Mailing Address:
208 1/2 West Old Field, Lancaster, CA 93534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7342
NAICS: 561710/Exterminating and Pest Control Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102783495 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $585 | $0 | $585 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $585 | $0 | $585 |
| 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 | 3942 A | 12/05/2012 | 12/24/2012 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 C01 | 12/05/2012 | 12/24/2012 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on June 6, 1012, Employee #1 a pest technician, was engaged in the operation of spraying an apartment for roaches using a hand held portable fogging machine Model Number E-1 Serial Number 5933 1200 Current 115VAC 50/60 Cont Amp 5 Line Amp 10 Patten Number 4,205,103). While the employee was holding the fogging machine with his left hand panning back and forth, he inadvertently stuck his right thumb through the spokes of the plastic guard and into the fan blades of the fogging machine. Employee #1 was transported to High Desert Medical Group then to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Employee #1was then referred to a hand specialist. Employee #1 sustained laceration to the right thumb. The employee was treated and released.
Keywords: STUCK, MACHINE OPERATOR, THUMB, LACERATION, PLASTIC MFG, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314831207 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Pest control occupations |