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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126213354 - Western Scrap, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Labor Enforcement Task Force (Letf) Unit - South
Site Address:
Western Scrap, Inc.
7200 Downing Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/22/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362150013 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $4,180 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 | $0 | $4,180 |
| 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 | 11/16/1998 | 12/19/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 11/16/1998 | 12/19/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 5194 E01 | 11/16/1998 | 12/19/1998 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194 G01 | 11/16/1998 | 12/19/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3664 A07 | 11/16/1998 | 12/19/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3577 B | 11/16/1998 | 12/03/1998 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3577 E | 11/16/1998 | 12/03/1998 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3382 A | 11/16/1998 | 12/03/1998 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Serious | 4236 A | 11/16/1998 | 11/26/1998 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/22/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 22, 1998, Employee #1, a truck driver for the Western Scrap Inc., was operating an alligator shear at the company's yard. Employee #1 received no instruction on the operation of the shear other than how to turn it on. While placing a piece of metal into the shear jaws, he extended his right index finger to the point of operation. The tip of his right index finger was amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, DRIVER, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126213354 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Truck drivers, heavy |