Inspection Detail

Inspection: 315076760 - Fresno Truck Wrecking, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 315076760

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 08/14/2012

Site Address:
Fresno Truck Wrecking, Inc.
3536 S. Maple Ave
Fresno, CA 93725

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1796

NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/16/2012

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/28/2014

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101087104

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				4		4
Current Violations				4		4
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$5,300	$0	$5,300
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$5,300	$0	$5,300
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	342 A	10/19/2012	10/24/2012	$5,000	$5,000	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	3203 A04 C	10/19/2012	12/05/2012	$130	$130	$0	-
3.	01003	Other	3203 B02	10/19/2012	12/05/2012	$85	$85	$0	-
4.	01004	Other	3668 B03	10/19/2012	12/05/2012	$85	$85	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201496965

Event: 04/20/2012

Employee Amputate Thumb Tip in Forklift Chain

On April 20, 2012, Employee #1 was working as an automotive dismantler at Fresno Truck Wrecking, Inc. The employee was unloading a Ford Ranger truck to remove parts from it. Employee #1 was unfastening the chain used to secure the parts to the forklift. The employee placed his right thumb between the tine of the forklift and chain. As the chain was released, its movement snared and crushed Employee #1's thumb against the tine. The employee's right thumb was amputated at the tip. Employee #1was sent to Concentra Occupational Medical Center, where the employee was treated and released.

Keywords: CHAIN, HYDRAULIC LIFT, AMPUTATED, DISMANTLING, THUMB, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRUCK, AUTOMOBILE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315076760			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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