Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112008834 - Solar Turbines Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Solar Turbines Inc
2200 Pacific Highway
San Diego, CA 92101
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 85376, San Diego, CA 92186
Union Status: Union
SIC:3511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361054893 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was machining a 29 in. diameter by 27 in. high part on a Giddings and Lewis computer-controlled, 48 in. vertical turret lathe. At certain points in the program, the turntable stops for the operator to check the tool, make measurements, or clean away chips. When the turntable paused briefly between operations, Employee #1 mistook this for a programmed stop and stepped onto the turntable to make a measurement. The turntable restarted automatically, throwing him off. He suffered a fractured kneecap and lacerations on his head, hands, and back.
Keywords: EJECTED, KNEE, FRACTURE, HEAD, LATHE, MACHINIST, WORK RULES, LACERATION, FALL, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112008834 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinists |
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