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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125748863 - Ja Recycling Center
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Ja Recycling Center
3600 33rd Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95824
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/04/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362343949 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 08/24/2004 | 09/06/2004 | $13,500 | $22,500 | $0 | 09/10/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working at a metal recycling facility. He was cutting a rectangular piece of aluminum 1-foot by 1.5-feet using a Rigby Hydraulic Alligator Shear when he amputated his right index finger. He placed his hand in the point of operation and activated the shear using the foot pedal. Employee #1 was using the shear without properly adjusting the guard to within one inch of the material being cut. He was not properly trained to use the alligator shear and attached guards. He stated that the yellow guard was rarely ever moved. It was adjustable but was kept in the highest position possible above the materials being cut. This left a hazardous zone at the point of operation. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, UNTRAINED, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125748863 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |