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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300865417 - Western Conveyer Systems
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Western Conveyer Systems
16425 Beaver Rd
Adelanto, CA 92301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3535
NAICS: 333922/Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/15/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101155166 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $275 | $0 | $19,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 A | 08/20/2004 | 08/25/2004 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 09/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3203 A07 C | 08/20/2004 | 09/01/2004 | $0 | $4,950 | $0 | 09/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4227 A | 08/20/2004 | 08/25/2004 | $1,800 | $14,400 | $0 | 09/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 p.m. on March 26, 2004, Employee #1, a full-time welder working for Western Conveyer Systems, was operating a Betenbender hydraulic shear. The machine had a serial number of 163100 and model identification of 8-1/4. The employer manufactured trusses, conveyors, bins, hoppers and surge tunnels. Employee #1 was pushing a piece of 12-gauge sheet metal towards the unguarded blade of the machine. Somehow, Employee #1's right hand made contact with the shearing blades and he suffered amputation of the first joints of his right index, middle and ring fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized for over 24 hours. Surgeons were unable to reattach the amputated digits. The hydraulic shear was routinely used by employees in the light metal shop without a protective guard. Employee #1 was taught to operate the machine without the guard by a coworker. Employee #1's supervisor did not inspect the machine before assigning him to use it. The supervisor later found the guard lying along the wall in the shop. There were no direct witnesses to this incident.
Keywords: SHEARING MACHINE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, METAL SHEET, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300865417 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Welders and cutters |