Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126079417 - Tenneco Packaging
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Tenneco Packaging
159 N. San Antonio Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4225
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/11/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362547374 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on October 16, 1999, a serious injury occurred at Tenneco Packaging in their extrusion department. The employer is engaged in the manufacture of plastic packaging material. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was working on the COEX-4 Bubble Machine in the extruder area. After changing the cylinder for different material, Employee #1 noticed some plastic left on the hot tampering rolls, which were at 250 degrees Fahrenheit. He climbed on a ladder to access the running rolls and started cleaning them with a piece of rag. While cleaning the rolls, Employee #1's left hand got caught between the rolls. This resulted in the total amputation of his left index, middle, and ring fingers and the partial amputation of his thumb. He also got third-degree burns on his left arm. After the accident Employee #1 was taken to the Pomona Valley Hospital by paramedics. He was hospitalized for about two weeks. A couple of surgeries were performed on his hand. Employee #1 stated that he was supposed to turn off the machine before start cleaning but due to a lot of pressure to finish the product he did not turn the machine off to minimize the down time. After interviewing the acting supervisor and another operator, it was found out that Employee #1 did not follow the right procedures for cleaning the rolls. Two days prior to the accident, the Environment Health and Safety Manager had held a meeting with all the employees in the extrusion area about the correct procedures for cleaning.
Keywords: BURN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, PLASTIC MFG, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126079417 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Extruding and forming machine operators |
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