Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126182393 - Special Devices, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Special Devices, Inc.
14370 White Sage Rd
Moorpark, CA 93021
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336399/All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/08/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361372808 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 A | 05/31/2005 | 06/03/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 1:22 p.m. on December 20, 2004, Employee #1, of Special Devices, Inc., was working inside the IGN loading Unit Number 3 of this plant, at which air bags are manufactured for large vehicles. Employee #1 had just completed his work, when he pulled the blocking support away from a 32 lb air-actuated trap door too soon. Full air pressure was not applied before Employee #1 pulled the block away, and the door came down. Employee #1's finger was injured. Employee #1 has been employed by Special Devices for eleven years.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, FINGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126182393 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Operating engineers |
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