Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125778035 - Gibson Associates Dba Magic Wand Car Wash
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Gibson Associates Dba Magic Wand Car Wash
1510 W. Texas Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
Mailing Address:
550 Lewis Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/23/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362110041 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| 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 | 02/22/2001 | 02/22/2001 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A01 | 02/22/2001 | 03/27/2001 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on February 22, 2000, Employee #1 was tightening several bolts located in the motor and pump areas of a machine that dispensed soap, wax and water to vehicles being washed in a carwash facility. Employee #1 had to remove the metal guard to get to the area where the loose bolts were located. Employee #1 had not disconnected the energy source from the machine. When a patron inserted coins in the coin slot of the machine, the pump and motor started automatically. When the machine started, Employee #1's right hand got caught between the belt and pulley of the motor. Employee #1's right hand was severed at the wrist. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, CAUGHT BY, BOLT, PULLEY, HAND, UNGUARDED, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125778035 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |
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