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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120064472 - Kavlico Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Kavlico Corp.
14501 E. Los Angeles Ave.
Moorpark, CA 93021
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362155814 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $4,125 |
| 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 | 342 A | 07/12/1994 | 07/15/1994 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3384 A | 07/12/1994 | 07/15/1994 | $3,750 | $3,750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on November 3, 1993, Employee #1 was spray painting when the pressurized spray gun he was using became clogged. He attempted to clean the tip of the spray gun with his left hand while a finger on his right hand was on the activating trigger. Employee #1 accidentally depressed the trigger, injecting paint under pressure into his finger. On December 14, 1993, at Valley Orthopedic Surgery Assoc., Van Nuys, CA, Employee #1 underwent surgery resulting in the amputation of his left index finger. The employer was cited for failing to ensure that Employee #1 was wearing protective gloves.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PPE, FINGER, CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, SPRAY PAINTING, PAINT, CLOGGED, HIGH PRESSURE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120064472 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors; painters, paperhangers and plasterers |