Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119932739 - La County Sanitation Districts
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
La County Sanitation Districts
28185 The Old Road
Valencia, CA 91355
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4952
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361363872 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 02001 | Serious | 25300086 A02 | 12/07/1992 | 12/30/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a mechanic for Los Angeles County Sanitation, locked out the ON and OFF switch at the pump drive in order to change the drive belts. He was unaware that this pump served as a backup for another use. While Employee #1 was working on the drive, the operator in the control room started the pump from the control panel. The tip of Employee #1's ring finger was amputated at the first joint. It was reattached and the prognosis was excellent for full restoration of use of the finger.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, PUMP, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119932739 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Millwrights |
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