Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120277421 - Cercom Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Cercom Inc
1960 Watson Way
Vista, CA 92083
Mailing Address:
991 Park Center Dr, Vista, CA 92083
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3489
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2000
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 361641285 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on October 21, 1999, two employees were in the process of lifting a furnace using a lifting bar attached to an overhead crane. One employee was controlling the crane. The bar was lowered over the attaching eye-lugs located on opposite sides of the furnace to align with the holes for pin placement. The employee operating the crane installed his pin without any problem, but Employee #1 on the other side was having difficulty aligning for pin placement. Voice commands were given for crane rising and lowering since the crane operator could not see around the furnace. Employee #1 used his left index finger to feel for the eye lug by putting his finger through one of the holes of the bar. After a "lower the crane" order was given Employee #1's fingertip was amputated. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and treated for the amputation but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: FURNACE, AMPUTATED, PIN, FINGER, OVERHEAD CRANE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 120277421 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |