Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1343535.015 - Express Messenger Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Express Messenger Systems, Inc.
9774 Calabash Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Mailing Address:
9774 Calabash Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 492110/Couriers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/11/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1371399 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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(C) | 01/14/2019 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/05/2019 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 4:11 p.m. on August 6, 2018, Employee #1 was performing maintenance work on the material handling system. The conveyor belt became jammed. The employee tried to clear the jam without de-energizing, disengaging, or mechanically blocking any inadvertent movement while trying to clear and unjam the conveyor belt. The belt engaged and Employee #1 sustained amputation of three fingertips on his right hand.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught In, Conveyor Belt, Fingertip, Jammed, Lockout, Maintenance
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1343535.015 | 24 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Technicians, n.e.c. |
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