Inspection 343037891 OPENED MAR 23, 2018Closed
1504 Hwy 78, Brawley, CA 92227 · Other Building Equipment Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 15, 2018: Employee guiding forklift has finger amputated
At 8:15 a.m. on March 15, 2018, Employee #1 and his coworker, employed by a boiler services company, were installing a boiler at a feed plant. Employee #1 was guiding his coworker, who was operating a Caterpillar IT18F front end loader with forklift attachment and moving an economizer. The pallet on the front end loader broke, and the forks moved up quickly. Employee #1's left middle finger was caught between the forks and the economizer and was amputated. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was treated for the finger amputation and released the same day. day.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,750 | Sep 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3583(A) |
Other-than-serious | $195 | $195 | Sep 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3664(C) |
Other-than-serious | $130 | $130 | Sep 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 3668(F) |
Other-than-serious | $195 | $195 | Sep 10, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3650(T)(30) |
Other-than-serious | $10,800 | $2,000 | Sep 10, 2018 | Final |