Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119996536 - Kelco
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Kelco
2025 E Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92113
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 13216, San Diego, CA 92113
Union Status: Union
SIC:5169
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362245185 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:10 a.m. on October 13, 1993, Employee #1 was seriously injured when her left hand contacted high speed rotating mill blades. The accident occurred in a specialty bio-gum plant where products were being pulverized. Employee #1 observed a possible build up of products along the side of the feed chute. Without turning off the equipment, Employee #1 reached into a three inch opening and down approximately 20 in. of ductwork to push the product down. As Employee #1 cleared the chute, her ring and middle fingers contacted the rotating blades of the mill and the blades amputated her finger tips and nails. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MILLING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119996536 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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