Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111795225 - Alza Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Alza Corp.
2631 Hanover St., Bldg. B
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Mailing Address:
950 Page Mill Rd., P.O. Box 10950, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361265465 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 4184 B | 08/05/1991 | 09/20/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 30, 1991, Employee #1, of Alza Corporation, was operating a tri-layer press, which compresses granules of drugs into tablet form. The press tool resembled a punch and die set. As Employee #1 reached into the running machine to make an adjustment, her finger entered the unguarded work point and became caught between the tool and die. Part of her finger was amputated. Repair of the injury required tissue, skin, and bone grafting.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111795225 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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