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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119983039 - Hellwig Suspension Accessories
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Hellwig Suspension Accessories
16237 Avenue 296
Visalia, CA 93292
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362103467 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $14,700 |
| 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 | 4302 A | 01/27/2002 | 02/28/2002 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 01/28/2002 | 02/28/2002 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 1, 2001, Employee #1, a machine operator, was assigned to press bushings. Since the regular press was out of service and was being repaired, Hannifin Press Number 131 was put into service to complete the task. Employee #1 was assigned to a sway bar assembly on the Hannifin Press which was not adequate for the task, because it exposed Employee #1's hands to a pinch point. Employee #1 had to expose his hands to the ram while pushing in the sway bar. While positioning the bushing on the work piece, Employee #1 accidentally stepped on the pedal and cycled the machine. His fingers were caught in the machine, amputating two of them. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries. Employee #1 was not instructed or trained on this equipment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, WORK RULES, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, UNTRAINED, PRESS, UNGUARDED, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119983039 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Extruding and forming machine operators |