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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300762788 - South Coast Electric
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
South Coast Electric
1400 E Ocean Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90802
Mailing Address:
3589 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 05/21/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362405219 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| 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 | 1509 A | 03/28/2002 | 04/16/2002 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3557 D | 03/28/2002 | 04/16/2002 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on December 17, 2001, at the time of the accident, Employee #1 was working alone on the fourth floor of a multi unit wood structure apartment complex, which was under construction. He was assigned by his foreman to run conduit through wall studs and floor and ceiling joists using a 0.5-inch Milwaukee Hole Hawg with an 18-inch by 1.125-foot Milwaukee auger. While Employee #1 was drilling the auger bit (which has razor sharp edges) became loose in the chuck. He attempted to tighten the chuck by placing the end of the auger perpendicular to the floor, holding the auger with his left hand, the chuck key in his right hand and the Hole Hawg between the his legs. As he began to tighten the chuck the trigger was activated by his leg causing the auger to turn, catching the middle finger in the auger flight, causing the amputation. Employee #1 stated he forgot to unplug the Hole Hawg prior to adjusting the chuck. He suffered the amputation of the distal left middle finger tip at the first knuckle. Employee #1 was transported to Long Beach Memorial Hospital by the Long Beach Fire Department Paramedics. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, AUGER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300762788 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electricians |