Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120267141 - Quest Technology Corp
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Quest Technology Corp
6750 Nancy Ridge Dr Ste B
San Diego, CA 92121
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362249088 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $4,150 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $2,650 |
| 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 | 461 C | 04/17/1995 | 05/17/1995 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3660 A | 04/17/1995 | 05/17/1995 | $50 | $50 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3577 E | 04/17/1995 | 05/02/1995 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4050 C01 | 04/17/1995 | 05/02/1995 | $2,250 | $3,750 | $0 | 05/01/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:55 a.m. on March 15, 1995, Employee #1, a supervisor for a ceramic components manufacturer, was using a blade mixer to combine and cook plastic and ceramic powder into a soft, mud-like substance. She was working adjacent to a 6 in. long by 1 1/2 in. diameter, quickly-rotating motor shaft with a sharp-edged key that was located approximately 2 ft 7 in. above floor level. The 1 1/2 in. long by 1/4 in. wide by 3/16 in. high unguarded key was rotating at approximately 120 rpm. The right sleeve of Employee #1's sweater became caught on the key, twisting her arm and pulling it into and around the motor shaft. She suffered a fractured arm and shoulder. Employee #1 was well-trained and had approximately eight years of experience. The employer was cited for an accident-related violation, and for three other violations observed during the inspection.
Keywords: CLOTHING, FRACTURE, SHOULDER, ROTATING SHAFT, WORK RULES, MIXER, CAUGHT BY, ARM, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120267141 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |
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