Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111747580 - Alza Psga West, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Alza Psga West, Inc.
700 Eubanks Dr.
Vacaville, CA 95688
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361376395 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on February 6, 1992, Employee #1, of Alza Corporation, was working as an inspector in the Circle 6 Pouching Line, which produces transdermal nicotine patches. The lead person stopped the pouching line due to a jam in the front knife. While the jam was being cleared and before the machinery was started, Employee #1 saw a piece of nicotine patch stuck on the rear cut-off knife. She tried to remove it to avoid a jam when the machinery started. Her right ring finger was caught and cut by the unguarded cut-off knife.
Keywords: KNIFE, FINGER, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111747580 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Production inspectors, checkers and examiners |
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