Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125653105 - Grundfos Pump
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Grundfos Pump
5900 E Shields Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
Mailing Address:
5900 E. Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93727
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3561
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/25/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362278236 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $225 |
| 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 | 3314 A | 10/22/1998 | 10/27/1998 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in the first stages of running a pump motor cap using Lagan press machine, #804. The press cycled and the finished part, which was supposed to remain in the lower die, stayed in the upper die. Employee #1 tried to remove it with his right hand but apparently forgot to first press the foot pedal to release it. He then pressed the pedal and the built-up air pressure released the part with great force. The part struck his right hand, amputating part of his ring finger. The press had been set up properly and the light curtain guards were fully functional. Employee #1 did not follow the instructions given to him before running the part.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESS OPERATOR, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESS, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125653105 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Slicing and cutting machine operators |
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