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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120318605 - United Rentals
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
United Rentals
57 Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010
Mailing Address:
7755 Canoga Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362515405 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | $0 | $8,060 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,310 | $0 | $8,060 |
| 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 | 03/18/2004 | 04/20/2004 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 470 E | 03/18/2004 | 04/20/2004 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B01 | 03/18/2004 | 03/30/2004 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A04 | 03/18/2004 | 04/20/2004 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 C | 03/18/2004 | 04/06/2004 | $6,750 | $6,750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 20, 2003, Employee #1, a mechanic, and a coworker were repairing a Gradall material handler, Model Number 534-C9, which was located off-site at a client's place of business. The client had reported that the material handler had an oil leak. As Employee #1 examined the hydraulic hoses of the material handler, he told the coworker to start the equipment. Oil squirted out at an approximate pressure of 3,000 psi and oil was injected into Employee #1's left thumb. His thumb got infected, causing necrosis of the tissue, which required surgery. A detailed accident investigation determined that the employees were not properly trained regarding hazards associated with hydraulic hoses and proper techniques for troubleshooting leaks. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: LEAK, HYDRAULIC FLUID, MECHANIC, LUBRICATING FLUID, THUMB, HYDRAULIC LINE, INFECTION, POISONING, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120318605 | Hospitalized injury | Poisoning(Systemic) | Occupation not reported |