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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120216023 - Ppg Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Ppg Industries Inc
3333 S Peach Ave
Fresno, CA 93725
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3211
NAICS: 327211/Flat Glass Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362061764 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $10,400 |
| 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 | 06/08/2007 | 06/13/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 06/08/2007 | 06/13/2007 | $5,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 12, 2006, Employee #1 was assigned to repair the sheet glass conveyor sprocket keys. He had to remove the guards covering the gears and sprockets. The conveyor was not de-energized, and as Employee #1 was taking the guard off, his right hand slipped into the gears and sprockets. Employee #1's right middle finger was amputated, and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SLIP, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120216023 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Millwrights |