Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111971917 - 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:3357
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/20/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361298342 | ||
| Accident | 361304942 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | 4000 D | 01/18/1991 | 02/18/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a cable connector sub-assembly machine that had the two-hand operating buttons on a panel in front of him. The component unit was placed into the crimper, which was then activated by the two-hand controls. Employee #1 was placing a component into the fixture with his right hand when he inadvertently depressed the right control button with his right elbow, activating the machine. He suffered an avulsion of his middle finger and a fracture of his ring finger. The control buttons did not have the required protective shield to prevent accidental contact and machine activation. The employer was cited for this violation.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111971917 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |
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