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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1410116.015 - L.A. County Fire Department
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
L.A. County Fire Department
28101 Chiquito Canyon Road
Castaic, CA 91384
Mailing Address:
1255 Corporate Center Dr., Suite 402, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 922160/Fire Protection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1461613 |
Investigation Summary
At 4:20 p.m. on May 18, 2019, an employee was using a vehicle extrication metal rescue cutter tool while being trained by a coworker. The employee repositioned the tool while actuating the cutter, which caused it to bound and drift towards the vehicle. The employee pinned his right pinky finger between the vehicle and the tool. The employee amputated his finger at the base of the nail requiring medical treatment. The employee was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Cutting, Equipment Operator, Finger, Fingertip, Fire Brigade/Department, Fire Fighter, Hand Tool, Material Handling, Motor Vehicle, Partial Amputation, Pinched, Pinned, Training
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1410116.015 | 48 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Fire Fighter |