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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112178041 - Premium Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Premium Equipment
9710 Owensmouth Ave., Unit E
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3537
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/24/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362289902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 461 C | 09/09/1997 | 09/22/1997 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 D | 09/09/1997 | 09/22/1997 | $175 | $175 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 7, 1997, Employee #1, age 19, a mechanic-in-training with Premium Equipment Company, was releasing a hydraulic line. This caused the mast to slowly settle until it had trapped his hand, inflicting a compression injury on the soft tissue. Employee #1 was evaluated at Northridge Hospital and then referred for rehabilitation therapy. The mast had not been locked out or blocked out, as per company procedures.
Keywords: BLOCKS, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INEXPERIENCE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112178041 | Non Hospitalized injury | Dislocation | Machinery maintenance occupations |