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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317248821 - Farmers' Rice Cooperative
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Farmers' Rice Cooperative
1800 Terminal St
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Mailing Address:
Po Box 15223, Sacramento, CA 95851
Union Status: Union
SIC:2044
NAICS: 311212/Rice Milling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/03/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102687852 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $7,250 | $0 | $25,250 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,750 | $0 | $15,250 |
| 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 | 342 A | 03/21/2014 | 03/26/2014 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/09/2014 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A04 | 03/21/2014 | 03/26/2014 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 04/09/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G02 A | 03/21/2014 | 04/23/2014 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 04/09/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3942 A | 03/21/2014 | 03/26/2014 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 04/09/2014 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 03/21/2014 | 04/23/2014 | $9,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/09/2014 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 15, 2014, Employee #1 was operating a machine that would remove the bran from rice, making the rice completely white in color. The machine was a 75-hp Satake Rice Whitener (Model Number VBF-10A-L). While the machine was running, she reached into its exhaust side to remove the buildup of bran that had accumulated in the plumbing. The machine was not locked out and used fan blades to debran the rice. The blades were spinning and approximately 12 in. from where she was cleaning. Employee #1 made contact with the blade or was struck by something dislodged from the blade that amputated her fingertip. She was transported to the local urgent care and then transferred to a general hospital for surgery, after which she was hospitalized and released the following morning.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FAN BLADE, FINGER, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317248821 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |