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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307182477 - Quemetco, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Quemetco, Inc.
720 S. 7th Ave.
City Of Industry, CA 91746
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3356
NAICS: 331491/ Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/31/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362599367 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:10 a.m. on September 14, 2006, a non-ferrous refinery operator was working for a company that recycled lead, including lead batteries. The employee's main duty was working in the refinery area, where recycled lead was smelted. As the employee was loading kettle Number 1 with pieces of lead that had fallen on the floor, the kettle cover closed on his right hand. There was a chain and hook device on the kettle cover to prevent the lid from accidentally closing, but it was not used at the time of the accident. The lid, which weighed 300 to 500 lbs. closed on the employee's right hand. A physician later amputated the employee's right little finger.
Keywords: FURNACE, AMPUTATED, COVER, FINGER, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, HAND, REFINERY, LEAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307182477 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Furnace, kiln and oven operators |