Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310823737 - Fruit Patch Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 310823737

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 11/27/2007

Site Address:
Fruit Patch Inc
38773 Road 48
Dinuba, CA 93618

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

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: 11/27/2007

Emphasis: S:Agriculture (Aship)

Case Closed: 11/27/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362058257

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201089901

Event: 07/03/2007

Employee Amputates Finger in Leaf Blower

At approximately 2:25 a.m. on July 3, 2007, Employee #1, a janitor, was using a portable hand-held electric leaf blower in the fruit packing shed to clear the area of debris. Employee #1's left thumb became caught in the leaf blower's fan blades and was amputated. He was transported to Sierra Kings Hospital for his initial treatment, and then was taken to Fresno Regional Medical Center, where he was hospitalized for more advanced treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, HAND TOOL, BLADE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310823737			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Janitors and cleaners

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