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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120054044 - Hughes Space & Communications Co
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Hughes Space & Communications Co
1920 E. Imperial Hwy.
El Segundo, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 92919, Bldg. 525, Msc375, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Union Status: Union
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362016552 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $370 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 23400001 | 06/03/1996 | 06/06/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 08/08/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B 2 | 06/03/1996 | 06/06/1996 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 08/08/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on December 26, 1995, Employee #1, of Hughes Space and Communication, was making pallet racks for an existing metal shelf in Building S23. He was using a stacked pallet with 2 by 6 boards as a work surface. Employee #1 was cutting several pieces of wood when the circular saw kicked back, amputating the last joint of his right little finger. He was transported to RFK Medical Center for treatment.
Keywords: KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CIRCULAR SAW, SAW, BLADE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120054044 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Stock and inventory clerks |