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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111945499 - Grimmway Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Grimmway Farms
9400 Digiorgio Road
Lamont, CA 93241
Mailing Address:
Po Box 81498, Bakersfield, CA 93380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/18/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361261597 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on April 26, 1991, Employee #1, of Grimmway Farms, was monitoring the seeding operation from a moving work platform at the rear of a seed planter. He saw a cotton stalk caught in the chain and sprocket drive. He was kneeling down and reaching approximately 16 in. away from the edge of the work platform to remove the cotton stalk when his right hand became caught in the moving chain and sprocket drive. Two of his fingers were amputated to the first joint.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, AGRICULTURE, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111945499 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Farm workers |