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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1340036.015 - Microvention
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Microvention
35 Enterprise, Floor 2
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Mailing Address:
35 Enterprise, Floor 2, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339112/Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1371635 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $72,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $72,900 |
| Current Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314(D) | 01/24/2019 | $20,250 | $24,300 | $0 | 02/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314(G) | 01/24/2019 | $2,025 | $24,300 | $0 | 02/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314(L)(1) | 01/24/2019 | $2,025 | $24,300 | $0 | 02/08/2019 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
On August 14, 2018 at 17:52 p.m., Employee # 1 was testing the temperature of a heat sealing machine (SencorpWhite 24 thermal sealer Serial Number 18-10915), including a data logging device to log temperatures of the heat bar. The machine was in the set up phase of new equipment in the maintenance area, outside of the cleaning room. He was placing thermocouples on a heat sealing bar and the equipment was energized. He removed the guards and placed his finger in between two heat sealing bars of the sealing device. He then activated the foot pedal crushing and burning his finger. He was hospitalized for more than 24 hours. The employer called the case in after hours on August 20, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. The employer was compliant with reporting regulations. The accident happened due to a lack of training and lockout tagout program and controls and serious violations of standards.
Keywords: Burn, Crushed, Finger, Foot pedal, Heat, Lockout/Tagout, Seal, Sealing Bar, Sealing Machine, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1340036.015 | 31 | M | Hospitalized injury | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |