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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1508705.015 - Green Valley Labor, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Green Valley Labor, Inc.
1851 Freedom Lane Ste. C
Atwater, CA 95301
Mailing Address:
1851 Freedom Lane Ste. C, Atwater, CA 95301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 115115/Farm Labor Contractors and Crew Leaders
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/16/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1713732 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 3425(A)(9) | 02/17/2021 | $3,000 | $22,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:40 p.m. on December 28, 2020, an employee was cutting trees in an almond orchard using a STIHL MS 271 chainsaw (Serial No. 511319280). During the cutting process, the chainsaw became caught on a branch. In an attempt to pull the branch out of the chainsaw, the employee's glove became entangled in the chain, resulting in a laceration to the employee's right hand. The employee received 18 stitches for the injury. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. This incident highlights the risks associated with using chainsaws and the need for proper safety precautions to prevent entanglement and lacerations.
Keywords: Chain Saw, Entangled, Glove, Hand, Laceration, Stitches
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1508705.015 | 33 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |