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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120317854 - San Fernando Pallet
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
San Fernando Pallet
660 West Avenue L
Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address:
7500 Tyrone, Van Nuys, CA 91405
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2653
NAICS: 322211/Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/28/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362521445 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,175 | $0 | $13,775 |
| Current Penalty | $3,035 | $0 | $0 | $335 | $0 | $3,370 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 461 C | 04/28/2004 | 05/21/2004 | $225 | $225 | $0 | 06/14/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668 F | 04/28/2004 | 05/21/2004 | $110 | $335 | $0 | 06/14/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4305 A | 04/28/2004 | 05/21/2004 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 06/14/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4324 A | 04/28/2004 | 05/21/2004 | $0 | $165 | $0 | 06/14/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 4070 A | 04/28/2004 | 05/12/2004 | $3,035 | $12,600 | $0 | 06/14/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:55 a.m. on Dec 18, 2003, Employee #1 was working on notcher machine number 534, which produced pallets, as part of his regular duties. Although the machine was turned on, the motor did not start. Employee #1 attempted to make the motor run by pushing the drive belt with the fingers of his right hand. The belt started moving, catching and amputating Employee #1's right ring and middle fingers. Employee #1 was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital and then was transferred to Northridge Hospital later that night. Employee #1 was hospitalized for three days.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120317854 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |