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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112162250 - American Fiber Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
American Fiber Inc
5770 Peachtree
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2392
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/24/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361347453 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 3330 A | 08/24/1992 | 09/14/1992 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on July 21, 1992, Employee #1 was working on a Ricker #1 in the garnett area. The machine, which had been locked out, does not stop immediately when electrically disconnected. Employee #1 opened the back vent of the machine and inserted his left hand into the danger zone. He sustained the partial amputation of his thumb and index finger and the amputation of his other fingers. Employee #1 was taken to Spectrum Industrial Clinic, treated and released. He was not hospitalized and is now being treated as an outpatient. A citation was issued and the employer was advised to enforce safety rules to prevent any such accident in the future.
Keywords: GARNETT MACHINE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, THUMB, POINT OF OPERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112162250 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |