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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111939005 - Basic Vegetable Products
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Basic Vegetable Products
9301 East Lacy Boulevard
Hanford, CA 93230
Mailing Address:
4301 East Lacy Boulevard, Hanford, CA 93230
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2034
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/14/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361050966 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,950 |
| Current Penalty | $2,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,950 |
| 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 | 3664 A | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5227 B | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5595 A | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3999 B | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4075 A | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3203 A | 02/20/1991 | 03/22/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3210 B | 02/20/1991 | 03/02/1991 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 3210 A | 02/20/1991 | 02/21/1991 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic for Basic Vegetable Products, was climbing an inclined garlic feed conveyor belt to replace the rubber skirt when he lost his balance and fell approximately 16 ft to the floor. He landed on his left upper back and shoulder, and sustained injuries to his left shoulder. Employee #1 was climbing using a safety net; he had not seen a manlift, ladder, or any other lifting device that would have helped him reach the work area.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, CONVEYOR, FALL, CONVEYOR BELT, LOST BALANCE, SLOPE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111939005 | Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Farm equipment mechanics |