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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125667543 - Eco Shell Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Eco Shell Inc
5230 Grange Rd.
Corning, CA 96021
Mailing Address:
10695 Decker Ave., Los Molinos, CA 96055
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0723
NAICS: 115114/Postharvest Crop Activities (except Cotton Ginning)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101175735 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $36,560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,560 |
| Current Penalty | $18,335 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,335 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 C | 04/11/2006 | 04/28/2006 | $675 | $15,750 | $0 | 07/20/2006 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3657 A | 04/11/2006 | 04/14/2006 | $5,060 | $5,060 | $0 | 07/20/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4002 A | 04/11/2006 | 04/14/2006 | $12,600 | $15,750 | $0 | 07/20/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2005, Employee #1 was switching the flow of the process stream for walnut shells using air gates at Echo Shell, Incorporated. He was working from a pallet that was raised on a forklift. When the forklift made a sudden movement, Employee #1 reached out for a hand hold to prevent falling from his elevated position. In the process his hand went into the auger, causing the injury. He was treated at Red Bluff Hospital then transferred and was hospitalized in San Francisco. The injuries to his left hand included amputation of the middle and ring finger, and a broken thumb and pinky finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, FOOD PACKAGING MACH, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AUGER, FALL PROTECTION, WORK PLATFORM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125667543 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, related agricultural occupations |