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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307161588 - Hills Pet Nutrition
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Hills Pet Nutrition
6041 S Malt Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2047
NAICS: 311111/Dog and Cat Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362618878 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $5,245 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $2,850 |
| 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 | 23400021 | 08/23/2004 | 09/25/2004 | $150 | $185 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3578 G | 08/23/2004 | 09/02/2004 | $2,700 | $5,060 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:45 a.m. on June 18, 2004, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic with Hill's Pet Nutrition (a manufacturer of dry dog food), was working alone in a maintenance shop. He was using a Jet Disk Sand sanding machine (Serial Number 80801983) to sand a metal plate which was to be used as a guide for a conveyor emergency stop cable. The work piece measured 3.5 in. by 2.5 in. by 0.25 in. thick. Employee #1 rested the work piece at an angle to the machine's tool rest to remove rough edges. When the piece flipped up toward the wheel, his finger contacted the disk. Employee #1 was hospitalized for an amputated finger. At the time of the incident, the tool rest was perpendicular to the sanding disk; however, the tool rest could have been adjusted to the proper angle for this task.
Keywords: GRINDER, METAL BAR, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, GRINDING WHEEL, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307161588 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |