Inspection Detail

Inspection: 316721109 - Broadview Co-Op Gin Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 316721109

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 01/02/2013

Site Address:
Broadview Co-Op Gin Inc
40109 W. Bullard
Firebaugh, CA 93622

Mailing Address:
Po Box 186, Firebaugh, CA 93622

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:0131

NAICS: 111920/Cotton Farming

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/20/2013

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/23/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101088516

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201497351

Event: 12/11/2012

Employee Catches and Amputates Fingers in Lint Machine

On December 11, 2012, Employee #1 was operating a Lummus lint cleaner (Model Number 86) in a cotton gin factory. Lint had clogged the machinery. Employee #1 placed his right hand inside the cylinder saw of the lint cleaner to remove the clog. The machine caught his hand and amputated multiple fingers up to the first knuckle of each finger. Employee #1 was airlifted to a medical center for emergency surgery and treatment. Following the surgical procedures and medical treatment, he was hospitalized for postoperative care.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, CLOGGED, MACHINE--MISC

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316721109			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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