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Inspection: 300777539 - U.S. Filter Services
Inspection Information - Office: Ca Pico Rivera
Site Address:
U.S. Filter Services
5375 S Boyle Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2001
Emphasis:
Close Case:03/15/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362616864 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $18,375 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $18,375 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A07 | 12/14/2001 | 01/16/2002 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 B | 12/14/2001 | 12/27/2001 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 1, 2001, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, was working for a private incorporated company that stored and treated hazardous wastes and materials. Employee #1 was working alone using a Seaboard Machinery Co. horizontal band-saw Serial Number 6876, with a 1725 rpm, 1.0 horsepower motor to cut a 5.5-in. rubber coupling sleeve to be used as a protector inside of a mounting bracket for a piping system. While Employee #1 was standing in the normal operating position in front of the saw, he activated the saw and proceeded to cut the coupling in half by lowering the blade down onto it. After the piece was cut, Employee #1 tried to retrieve the pieces of the coupling while the saw was still running. Employee #1's left index finger contacted the unguarded portion of the saw's blade above the point of operation amputating the tip of his finger. Employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords:amputated, bandsaw, finger, equipment operator, machine operator, mechanic, point of operation, hazardous waste, blade, unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300777539 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |