Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119747608 - Fafco Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Fafco Inc.
2690 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Mailing Address:
435 Otterson Dr.,, Chico, CA 95928
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3433
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/07/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362303711 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,125 |
| 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 | 4184 B | 06/14/1996 | 06/19/1996 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3384 B | 06/14/1996 | 06/19/1996 | $625 | $4,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
with Employee #1 was using a Roundtoner combination drilling and milling machine to drill and tap 1 in. holes into a 3-in.-diameter PVC pipe. His left glove became entangled in the tool's bit, amputating his left thumb. Employee #1 worked for a manufacturer of solar panels and thermal energy storage tanks.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, DRILLING MACHINE, GLOVE, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, MILLING MACHINE, ENTANGLED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119747608 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Drilling and boring machine operators |
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