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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112155379 - Newark Pacific Paper Board Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Newark Pacific Paper Board Corp
6001 S Eastern Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361350432 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A02 | 01/03/1992 | 02/03/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 01/03/1992 | 02/03/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 3314 A | 01/03/1992 | 01/03/1992 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 8, 1991, Employee #1, of D. L. Carpenter--Mechanical Contractor, was sent to Newark Pacific paper mill to work. Once at the work site, Employee #1 was instructed to install a metal plate on the vat housing next to cylinder #1 in the wet end area. The cylinder was operating 5 to 6 in. from the point of installation. At 9:15 a.m., while Employee #1 attempted to place the plate into position, it struck the cylinder's inner spokes. The plate was knocked from Employee #1's hands and his left little finger was severed. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital, where his finger was reconstructed. No lockout/blockout procedures were implemented.
Keywords: SEVERED, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, INSTALLING, CYLINDER, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112155379 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |