Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119780443 - Fibernetics Molded Products

Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office

Inspection Nr: 119780443

Report ID: 0950642

Date Opened: 05/03/1994

Site Address:
Fibernetics Molded Products
1418 S. Alameda Street
Compton, CA 90220

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3083

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/21/1994

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/12/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362160616

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1			6		7
Current Violations	1			6		7
Initial Penalty	$5,000	$0	$0	$900	$0	$5,900
Current Penalty	$5,000	$0	$0	$900	$0	$5,900
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	23400023	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	4309 D	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
3.	01003	Other	3382 A	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
4.	01004	Other	3273 A	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
5.	01005	Other	4070 A	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
6.	01006	Other	5144 D03	07/21/1994	08/20/1994	$150	$150	$0	-
7.	02001	Serious	4300 F	07/21/1994	08/15/1994	$5,000	$5,000	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170706626

Event: 10/12/1993

Employee's fingers amputated in table ripsaw

At approximately 9:00 a.m. on October 12, 1993, Employee #1, of Fibernetics Molded Products, was working on a table ripsaw ripping a 3/4 in. thick piece of plywood. He attempted to dislodge a piece of jammed plywood but exposed his right hand to the danger zone. His middle and ring fingers were amputated. He was taken to Western Hand Center for treatment and hospitalization. Now he is being treated as an outpatient. The employer was strongly advised to implement effective safety regulations to prevent an accident in the future.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, RIP, SAW, TABLE SAW

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119780443			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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