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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112123567 - Grimmway Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Grimmway Farms
830 East Sycamore
Arvine, CA 93203
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 268, Di Giorgio, CA 93217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/22/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361262314 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3203 A07C | 03/09/1992 | 04/16/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 G | 03/09/1992 | 04/16/1992 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:50 p.m., on November 25, 1991, Employee #1, of Grimmway Farms, was using a high pressure steam gun, with approximately 3,000 psi, to wash a farm tractor. Employee #1 injected hot water into his rubber boot, penetrating his foot. The operating lever on the steam gun would not shut off the hot water when released. Employee #1 suffered a serious injury to his right foot, for which he was hospitalized for two days.
Keywords: STEAM CLEANER, AGRICULTURE, CLEANING, CONTROL LEVER, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, FOOT, HOT WATER, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112123567 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Painters, construction and maintenance |