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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307168435 - J&J Snack Foods Corp Of California
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
J&J Snack Foods Corp Of California
5353 Downey Rd
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2052
NAICS: 311919/Other Snack Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/05/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102467024 | ||
| Accident | 102467032 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $160 | $0 | $16,360 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $125 | $0 | $16,325 |
| 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 | 23400023 | 07/28/2006 | 08/07/2006 | $125 | $160 | $0 | 08/28/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 B | 07/28/2006 | 08/07/2006 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 08/28/2006 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On May 5, 2006, Employee #1 was working for a manufacturer of snack foods, such as pretzels and small cookies. She had been reassigned to a part of her facility where food was processed. She had placed her gloves on top of a conveyor belt system that was positioned against a wall at a height of 4 feet, 6 inches above the floor. The conveyor system was turned on, and her gloves began moving away from Employee #1, eventually reaching the side farther from where she was standing. When she reached across the conveyor to retrieve the gloves, her hand became caught in the pinch point of the inadequately guarded chain and sprocket drive. The thumb on her right hand was amputated, and she was hospitalized. At the time of the inspection, it was observed that her employer had placed a new guard on the chain and sprocket drive. The employer admitted during the inspection that the old guard that had been in place at the time of the accident had been partially open.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FOOD PREPARATION, INADEQUATE MAINT, GUARD, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS, MECH MAT HANDLING, SPROCKET, NIP POINT, CONVEYOR BELT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307168435 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscelaneous food preparation occupations |