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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125699173 - Simpson Dura Vent
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Simpson Dura Vent
902 Aldridge Road
Vacaville, CA 95688
Mailing Address:
2401 Waterman Blvd., A3, Fairfield, CA 95688
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3444
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362087652 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 4214 B09 | 05/09/2000 | 02/25/2000 | $5,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/26/2000 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a press operator, sustained an amputation at the first metacarpal joint of the right index finger while operating a general purpose press brake to shape a metal piece 1-in.-wide by 3-in.-long. Employee #1 was not using a hand extension tool to maintain a safe distance from the unguarded point of operation. He was hospitalized, but the amputated portion of the finger could not be reattached.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125699173 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |