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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300755071 - Fabric Barn
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Fabric Barn
3310 Industry Drive
Signal Hill, CA 90804
Mailing Address:
3123 East Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5131
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362029704 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,215 | $0 | $6,215 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,215 | $0 | $6,215 |
| 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 B | 12/22/1997 | 01/19/1998 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14301 A01 | 12/22/1997 | 01/08/1998 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 12/22/1997 | 01/08/1998 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4185 | 12/22/1997 | 01/08/1998 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 B | 12/22/1997 | 12/26/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 18, 1997, Employee #1 was operating a double and fold machine, which transfers fabric from a roll onto a rectangular bolt. The machine stalled and he began to make repairs. In the process, Employee #1's left fingers became caught in a chain and sprocket drive, amputating his middle finger. He did unplug and stop the machine before starting to work on it.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300755071 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |