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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300815925 - Michael'S Cooperage
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Michael'S Cooperage
2965 W. Almond St
Dos Palos, CA 93620
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3412
NAICS: 332439/Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/04/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361732423 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,710 | $0 | $0 | $475 | $0 | $4,185 |
| Current Penalty | $3,710 | $0 | $0 | $475 | $0 | $4,185 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3660 A | 03/21/2003 | 04/23/2003 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668 C01 | 03/21/2003 | 04/23/2003 | $340 | $340 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3650 S27 | 03/21/2003 | 03/31/2003 | $3,710 | $3,710 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 28, 2002, Employee #1, a 34-year-old production worker, was assisting a forklift operator to crush 55-gallon cardboard barrels. The shift supervisor had requested that she perform this task and provided on-the-job training prior to the work beginning. The forklift operator placed a wooden skid, containing metal coils weighing 3980 pounds, on the forks for added weight during crushing operations. Employee #1 placed the barrels on their side and pushed them under the forks. The forklift operator lowered the blades to crush the barrels. For some reason, after performing the task several times, the wooden skid became loose and slid off. The skid overturned, striking Employee #1's right leg. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for a severe laceration to her right leg. Her right foot was eventually amputated above the ankle.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WOOD SLAB, DRUM, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, ANKLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300815925 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Machine operators, not specified |