Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120268164 - Rohr Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Rohr Industries Inc
850 Lagoon Dr
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Mailing Address:
850 Lagoon Dr, Chula Vista Mz15a, CA 91910
Union Status: Union
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/22/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/14/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361271059 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 A | 07/06/1995 | 08/08/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 F | 07/06/1995 | 08/08/1995 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was adjusting/disassembling a hydraulic activator on an engine test stand. He was standing on the work platform facing the engine mount where the activator was connected. Employee #1 had removed the restraining bolts to the hydraulic arm when he noticed a washer was hung up inside the bolt hole. He placed his index finger into the hole to remove the washer. When the washer was removed, the hydraulic unit moved, amputating his fingertip. Employee #1 required hospitalization. The employer, a manufacturer of aircraft parts, had not developed a lockout/blockout procedure for servicing this machine. Employee #1 had not been trained in the employer's lockout/blockout procedures.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, DISMANTLING, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120268164 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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