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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120317508 - Western Filter Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Western Filter Corporation
26235 Technology Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3569
NAICS: 333999/All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/17/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362520371 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $5,325 | $0 | $8,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $325 | $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 | Other | 342 A | 12/01/2003 | 12/15/2003 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/23/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 12/01/2003 | 12/15/2003 | $325 | $325 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 12/01/2003 | 12/15/2003 | $2,925 | $2,925 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on June 2, 2003, Employee #1 was setting up and operating pleat machines. The raw material fed to Chandler machine, Serial Number 220, Model 201-20, was a horizontal roll of paper weighing 109 lb, 48 in. long, and 18 in. above the floor. The roll was positioned on the rack and centered by tapered plugs. Prior to the accident, one of the tapered plugs slid out of the roll, causing the roll to be crooked. Employee #1 crouched down and lifted one end of the roll, trying to slide the tapered plug back into the roll. Employee #1 sustained a ventral hernia and was taken to First Care Clinic. Then, he was transferred to Holy Cross Hospital and hospitalized for 2 days.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, PAPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120317508 | Hospitalized injury | Hernia | Machine operators, not specified |