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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126029495 - Laccd - Valley College
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Laccd - Valley College
5701 Ethel Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Mailing Address:
5800 Fulton Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Union Status: Union
SIC:8222
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/04/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362504409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $185 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 07/27/2000 | 08/22/2000 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using an Olathe hydraulically operated leaf rake sweeper unit, model 54HL, when he decided to try the renovator attachment. The arm of the renovator was not bolted in place, but was tied with a length of 1/2 in. to 3/8 in. nylon rope that was tied to the lever arm and to the operating motor, approximately 18 in. above the operating position. This rope broke, causing the lever arm to swing up and strike Employee #1's left middle finger against the machine. The tip of his finger was eventually amputated at a point below the nail. A bolt was present, but it had not been tightened to secure the arm of the renovator in place.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, ROPE, UNSECURED, FINGER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HYDRAULIC TOOL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126029495 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |