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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120065149 - Techno Coatings
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Techno Coatings
Menzanita And Lincoln Drive
Ventura, CA 93001
Mailing Address:
1260 S. Simpson Circle, Anaheim, CA 92806
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362156119 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $0 | $1,950 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| 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 | 08/26/1994 | 09/15/1994 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A03 | 08/26/1994 | 09/15/1994 | $100 | $1,625 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had just refueled an air compressor with diesel fuel. The compressor was manufactured by Ingersol Rand, Serial Number 15155OU85497, and was driven by a 240-horsepower Cummings engine. Some of the fuel had spilled into the well below the cooling fan. Employee #1 was mopping up the spillage below the cooling fan with a rag. The cooling fan was guarded by a wire cage of manufacturer's original specifications. Within this specification and by design there is a small opening at the bottom of this guard. During this refueling task the diesel was in operation, thus the cooling fan was rotating. The rag that Employee #1 was using was sucked or drawn through the guard together with part of his right hand. Four fingers of that hand came into contact with the fan blades and were severely lacerated. Subsequently parts of those fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was a painter's helper. The air compressor was used in a paint spraying operation. Emergency response was called and Employee #1 was transported to Ventura County Medical Center in Ventura California for treatment
Keywords: COMPRESSOR, AMPUTATED, FAN BLADE, FINGER, FUEL OIL, SPILL, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120065149 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |