Since 2018, OSHA inspectors have visited JS West in California 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on May 17, 2019 after an accident, in Hilmar.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $9,600; today they stand at $1,450, 85% less.
Among hotel and restaurant employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,350 penalty. JS West averages $725 across 2 cited inspections.
Inspection 344043203 OPENED MAY 17, 2019Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Dec 18, 2019
7406 Griffith Ave., Hilmar, CA 95324 · Chicken Egg Production · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 7, 2019: Employee cuts fingertip when caught between sprocket and cha
At 4:14 p.m. on May 7, 2019, an employee was repairing an energized Dura Care Egg Collector machine when he tried to cross over the railing in front of the machine he slipped. The employee grabbed the chain during the fall and caught his left index fingertip between the chain and the sprocket. The employee incurred a small cut to his fingertip and required medical treatment. The employee was not hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
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| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314(D) |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $325 | Nov 6, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343056560 OPENED APR 2, 2018Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 31 employees at the site · Closed Aug 2, 2018
764 Mono Way, Sonora, CA 95370 · Full-Service Restaurants · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 28, 2018: Employee ignites propane fumes within room while installing
At 1:02 p.m. on March 28, 2018, an employee was installing a commercial range and had made all of the connections to the propane line. The employee charged the lines with propane and the room was filled with a strong smell of fuel. A coworker brought it to the attention of the employee. However, the employee did not stop to check the fittings and continued to work. The employee attempted to light the pilot light with a torch and the gas fumes ignited, engulfing the worker in a flash fire. The employee was taken to UC David Hospital where he was admitted and treated for burns to his hands, arms, chest, and face. chest, and face.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3329(C) |
Other-than-serious | $9,000 | $1,125 | May 23, 2018 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
