Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111930640 - Penners Conditioned Air, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Penners Conditioned Air, Inc.
540 10th Ave.
Kingsburg, CA 93631
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/27/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361276231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | Other | 3203 A | 06/23/1992 | 07/23/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3577 C | 06/23/1992 | 07/23/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3577 E | 06/23/1992 | 07/23/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3578 G | 06/23/1992 | 06/23/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5144 F01 | 06/23/1992 | 07/23/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 4070 A | 06/23/1992 | 06/30/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4184 B | 06/23/1992 | 06/30/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 4227 A | 06/23/1992 | 06/30/1992 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
After installing a new motor on a swamp cooler, Employee #1 was checking the operation of the unit and noticed the belts were loose. The power to the unit was shut off, the belts were tightened, and power was restored. Shortly after power was restored to the unit, Employee #1's right glove became caught in the belt and pulley drive, pulling his hand and index finger around the pulley. His right index fingertip was amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, GLOVE, CAUGHT BY, PULLEY, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111930640 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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