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Inspection: 300858362 - Ameron International Water Transmission Group
Inspection Information - Office: Ca San Bernardino
Site Address:
Ameron International Water Transmission Group
12455 Arrow Route
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3272
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/2002
Emphasis:
Close Case:07/12/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362453466 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $18,185 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $18,185 |
| 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 | 23400016 A | 09/26/2002 | 10/10/2002 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 10/30/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 09/26/2002 | 10/10/2002 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 10/30/2002 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At about 11:52 a.m. on May 10, 2002, Employee #1 was working on the Wheel-A-Brator line in the through-put department. Employee #1 was applying duct tape on a 40-in. by 40-ft concrete pipe to identify the sections of the pipe that are to remain uncoated before they go through the blaster and special coating process. While taping the pipe, Employee #1's left hand got caught between the pipe and the tunnion roller, a rubber wheel to guide the pipe, and pulled to the pinch points. Employee #1 sustained amputation of his left thumb and degloving on four fingers. He was hospitalized.
Keywords:wheel, blasting, amputated, thumb, roller--mach/part, caught between, coating operation, concrete pipe, hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300858362 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |