Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119937522 - Auger Scope

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 119937522

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 02/03/1999

Site Address:
Auger Scope
12860 N. San Fernando Rd.
Sylmar, CA 91342

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3423

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/19/1999

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/10/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362289381

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1			2		3
Current Violations	1			2		3
Initial Penalty	$1,215	$0	$0	$810	$0	$2,025
Current Penalty	$1,215	$0	$0	$810	$0	$2,025
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citation Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	342 A	05/24/1999	06/17/1999	$325	$325	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	3314 A	05/24/1999	06/10/1999	$485	$485	$0	-
3.	02001	Serious	3314 F	05/24/1999	06/03/1999	$1,215	$1,215	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201111630

Event: 01/25/1998

FINGERS AMPUTATED-LUBRICATING BEARINGS OF THE SPRING COILER

On January 26, 1999, Employee #1, a machine operator, was involved in a serious accident which occurred in the spring coiler machine area of AugerScope, Incorporated. He began to lubricate the gears and bearings on the Spring Coiler Machine Number 2. He removed the expanded metal guard and proceeded to lubricate the bearings while the machine was running. He was wearing gloves, and the glove of his right hand became caught in the machine. He attempted to pull his hand, but the first digit of his index finger of his right hand was amputated. He was taken to Holy Cross Medical Center for emergency treatment.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, BEARING, LUBRICATING

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119937522			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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