Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125839605 - Anderson Rack Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
Anderson Rack Systems, Inc.
1821 E. Charter Way
Stockton, CA 95205
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362082927 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 4214 A01 | 12/11/1998 | 11/19/1998 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 14, 1998, Employee #1 was working as a machine operator for a company that manufactures storage racks. He was forming a rack strut that was 4.25 inches wide by 42 inches long in a Heim press brake (Model Number 70-8MA, Serial Number 2135). He was using a foot control to activate the press. Employee #1 got his finger caught between the piece and the ram during the down stroke, amputating it. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125839605 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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