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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126794320 - America West Airlines
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
America West Airlines
Terminal 1 Slc International Airport
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Mailing Address:
4000 E Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/14/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362649881 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| Current Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 50002 I02 | 11/03/1998 | 11/09/1998 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 50002 I03 | 11/03/1998 | 11/09/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 50002 I05 | 11/03/1998 | 11/09/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing on a conveyor belt at an approximately 30 degree angle, attempting to reposition a control switch to "automatic" on a three-position switch (automatic, off, and manual). He moved the switch to the wrong setting, mistakenly activating the conveyor. His legs were forced between two of its sections, which were 2 in. apart, and he sustained severe pinching and compression of both legs up to the knees, resulting in a fractured left ankle and severe swelling of both legs. Employee #1 also sustained an approximately 4 in. wide friction burn on the inside of his left knee and an approximately 3 in. wide friction burn on the outside of his right knee. Employee #1 could not see the position of the switch from where he standing on the conveyor belt.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, BELT CONVEYOR, CONTROL LEVER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR BELT, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126794320 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |