Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111971545 - Vitatech International Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Vitatech International Inc
2832 Dow Ave
Tustin, CA 92680
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2833
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/06/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361053218 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 14301 A | 10/19/1990 | 11/19/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3944 B | 10/19/1990 | 11/09/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:10 a.m. on July 9, 1990, Employee #1 was clearing a jam from a Product Power Design neck bander machine by reaching under the front shield guard without shutting off the machine. The tips of the fourth and fifth fingers on her right hand were amputated by the cutting blades. The neck bander machine was provided with an interlocked gate enclosure guard, except for a 3 1/2 in. diameter opening under the front of the guard. This opening allowed Employee #1 to bypass the guard and reach in to clear the jam.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111971545 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Slicing and cutting machine operators |
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