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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119953875 - U.S. Merchants
Inspection Information - Office: Ca San Bernardino
Site Address:
U.S. Merchants
1625 S Proforma Street
Ontario, CA 91761
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4783
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/24/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362481293 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $29,250 |
| Current Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $20,025 |
| 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 | Other | 14301 A01 | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 C | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 342 A | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3314 F | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3668 F | 01/04/2002 | 02/04/2002 | $225 | $375 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 01/04/2002 | 01/09/2002 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 4184 B | 01/04/2002 | 01/09/2002 | $900 | $9,000 | $0 | 04/10/2002 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:15p.m. on July 9, 2001, Employee #1 was removing jammed formed plastic pieces from the trimming unit of a Sencorp thermoforming machine, located in the southwest part of the facility. As Employee #1 was removing the pieces with his right hand, his hand inadvertently got caught in the trimming unit severing his right hand and causing a bone crushing injury to his left hand. The machine was not deenergized and stopped prior to removing the stuck pieces. Employee #1 was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton, CA and was then taken to Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA where he underwent surgery.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, THERMOFORMER, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119953875 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Specified mechanics and repairers |