Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300784188 - La County Sanitation District
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
La County Sanitation District
5926 Sheila St
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
1955 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
Union Status: Union
SIC:9511
NAICS: 924110/Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362508699 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| 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 | 3384 B | 05/10/2004 | 05/18/2004 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 7:00 a.m. on December 11, 2003, Employee #1, a mechanic apprentice with 10 years of experience in the trade, was using a Green disk grinder manufactured by Conquest, Model No. 20ARCN, Serial Number 133486:1. The employee's company produces energy using solid waste as fuel to drive a steam generator. He was helping to repair a hopper in the mechanic's shop at the Commerce facility. Employee #1 was grinding the sharp edges of a 2-inch by 4-inch piece of metal that was going to be used to weld onto the hopper. While grinding, Employee #1's left hand glove was pulled in between the disk grinder and the tool rest, causing his index finger to be abraded by the rotating disk. He sustained avulsion of the left index finger, leading to a partial amputation. Employee #1 was transported to U.S. Health Works, and then referred to Western Hand Center where he was treated for his injuries.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300784188 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |