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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112048202 - Flow Master
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Flow Master
2975 Dutton Ave., Building #3
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361320823 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203 A | 01/15/1992 | 12/16/1991 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:10 a.m. on December 16, 1991, Employee #1, of Flowmaster, Inc., a producer of exhaust mufflers for cars, was using a hand-held die to hammer-form flares onto automotive exhaust pipes. The operation required Employee #1 to strike four protruding muffler pipes to slightly flare the ends. The muffler assembly was resting on a concrete floor. After approximately 15 minutes and having completed 15 assemblies, Employee #1 struck his right index finger with the hammer, crushing and severing the finger. He was transported to the hospital, where the remaining portion of his finger was surgically removed. Employee #1 had been using excessive force, sufficient to cause the parts he produced to be rejected. Employee #1's supervisor had been working approximately 8 ft away during the operation.
Keywords: SEVERED, DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, HAND TOOL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112048202 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Welders and cutters |