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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119787760 - Los Angeles Times
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Los Angeles Times
2000 East 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90021
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362532764 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of the Los Angeles Times, was attempting to unjam a malfunctioning Crosfield Pagefax II Writer, model PX-0664, by using a posted error code determination. She was reaching behind a metal panel when her left hand became caught between the stationary punch bar and moving film tray, amputating her thumb. The company policy was to contact maintenance for equipment jams in this area. Employee #1 failed to obey company rules regarding maintenance and unjamming equipment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, THUMB, JAMMED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119787760 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |