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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111971263 - Thomas Betts Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Thomas Betts Corp.
76 Fairbanks
Irvine, CA 92718
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3672
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/11/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361053093 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3328 E | 10/19/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4208 A | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4193 E | 10/19/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4310 A | 10/19/1990 | 10/25/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3576 A | 10/19/1990 | 10/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a manufacturing engineer, was clearing a jam on the assembly line that automatically inserted and bent pins on computer connectors. Electrical power to the unit was shut off. Employee #1 inadvertently leaned against the emergency STOP button, releasing residual air into the system that controlled the pneumatic clamp. His fingertip was avulsed by the clamp. The pneumatic system lacked a dump valve to prevent the build-up of residual air. At the time of the inspection, an air dump valve had already been installed. The assembly machine had adequate guarding (a light curtain) for normal operating hazards.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, FINGER, EMERGENCY STOP, JAMMED, LACERATION, VALVE, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111971263 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Production inspectors, checkers and examiners |