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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111950499 - California Wire Cloth
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
California Wire Cloth
8300 W. Elowin Ct.
Visalia, CA 93279
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1481, Visalia, CA 93279
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3496
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361360001 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $19,400 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 342 A | 01/24/2005 | 01/27/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/04/2005 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4227 A | 01/24/2005 | 01/27/2005 | $0 | $14,400 | $0 | 02/04/2005 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 7, 2004, Employee #1, a helper, and a shear operator were positioning a piece of wire cloth to square up the edge. There was a miscommunication between the employers and the shear was engaged. The material hold down came down on Employee #1's finger, amputating it. The front guard was inadequate. Employee #1 was taken to Kaweah Delta Hospital for treatment.
Keywords: HOLD-DOWN CLAMP, AMPUTATED, METAL WIRE, SHEAR, FINGER, GUARD, MACHINE OPERATOR, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111950499 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |