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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112045513 - Palm Springs City
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Palm Springs City
425 S. Civic Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:9999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361306608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 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 | 3203 A01 | 04/03/1991 | 04/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4000 C | 04/03/1991 | 04/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3328 A | 04/03/1991 | 04/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3382 A | 04/03/1991 | 04/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 4184 A | 04/03/1991 | 04/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were using a hydraulically-powered crimping press to make a hydraulic hose. The press operated by forcing a cone over fingers which compressed the fitting on the hose. Employee #1 was setting up the press and the coworker manned the controls. Employee #1 failed to place a cone over the fingers and when the press cycled, the ram contacted the top of the fingers. Because the fingers cannot move vertically, the ram could not continue downward, even though the coworker was still applying pressure. Employee #1 sensed the problem and told the coworker to release the switch. Suddenly, a small piece of the ram broke off and flew up into Employee #1's right eye. He sustained severe injuries and lost use of that eye.
Keywords: EYE, PPE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HYDRAULIC PRESS, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112045513 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Occupation not reported |