Inspection 345666051 OPENED DEC 1, 2021Closed
4500 Express Ave., Shafter, CA 93263 · Temporary Help Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 21, 2021: Employee crushes finger under plate resulting in amputation
At 7:35 a.m. on September 21, 2021, an employee working as a mechanic for a temporary staffing contractor was working with a coworker installing a plate on the frame of a new conveyor belt. The employee was positioning the plate into place. He had his right hand placed underneath the plate and when the coworker put down his side of the plate first. The plate came down on the employee's index finger. The employee received medical treatment without hospitalization for a crushed right index finger resulting in an amputation.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 7, 2022 | Final |