Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111987517 - Sma Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Sma Equipment
3503 Breakwater Ct.
Hayward, CA 94544
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361332828 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 3577 E | 03/10/1992 | 03/29/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 B | 03/10/1992 | 03/29/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5144 F01 | 03/10/1992 | 03/29/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 C01 | 03/10/1992 | 03/29/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 342 A | 03/10/1992 | 03/29/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 E | 03/10/1992 | 10/29/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 1991, Employee #1, a 35-year-old heavy mechanic for SMA Equipment Company in Hayward, CA, was using an Owatonna two-stage high-pressure power unit to press out large transmission parts. The high-pressure unit is attached to a 50-ton jack with a steel braided hose. The hose pressure rating was 4,500 psi. The manufacturer's hoses were not used as a replacement. As gauged pressure was increased, the hose burst and Employee #1's middle finger was severely lacerated. A serious accident-related violation, T8CCR 3328(e), was issued.
Keywords: FINGER, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, RUPTURE, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111987517 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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