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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119963072 - General Electric Company
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
General Electric Company
1923 East Avion Street
Ontario, CA 91761
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3724
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362235301 | ||
| Inspection | 112039425 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on September 25, 1993, Employee #1, an inspector for General Electric Aircraft Engines, was working with a mechanic as part of the overhaul of an engine and the inspection of a compressor rotor. Employee #1 heard a noise and, without first telling the mechanic to stop the movement of the rotor, took it upon himself to hand check the tightness of the nuts and bolts on the slave case, which was the mechanic's duty. When Employee #1 reached up to check the tightness, his left ring finger inadvertently entered a 1 3/4 inch by 7/8 inch inspection port and was struck by a rotor blade. Employee #1 had been a mechanic prior to his promotion to inspector, but he forgot to have the rotor stopped before checking the nuts and bolts. Employee #1 had the distal end of his left ring finger surgically amputated.
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, ROTOR, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119963072 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |