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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112051479 - E. G. Heller'S Son
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
E. G. Heller'S Son
18330 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5084
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361362312 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $525 | $0 | $4,025 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $525 | $0 | $4,025 |
| 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 A | 07/07/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 5144 C | 07/07/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3660 A | 07/07/1992 | 07/24/1992 | $175 | $175 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 07/07/1992 | 07/14/1992 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 4:15 P.M. ON MAY 28, 1992, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, APPLYING GEAR GREASE TO THE "MUBEA" IRONWORKER MACHINE, SERIAL #135A/37110F24. THE EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD FIRST USED A STICK TO APPLY THE GEAR GREASE AND FOUND THE GREASE DIFFICULT TO SPREAD, SO HE BEGAN TO USE HIS HAND. HE WAS WEARING GLOVES. THE EMPLOYEE'S GLOVED RIGHT HAND WAS CAUGHT IN THE GEARS OF THE MACHINE WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. IT WAS NOT CLEARLY DETERMINED WHEN THE POWER WAS TURNED ON TO THE MACHINE. THE TIP OF HIS INDEX FINGER WAS AMPUTATED, AS WELL AS THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGERS UP TO THE FIRST JOINT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SURGERY MAY 28 AND 29, 1992.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GLOVE, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, GEAR, LUBRICATING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112051479 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |