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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307340943 - Strategic Materials,Inc.Dba Western Strategic Mate
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
Strategic Materials,Inc.Dba Western Strategic Mate
1932 Fairway Dr
San Leandro, CA 94577
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/30/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361607773 | ||
| Referral | 902363464 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,750 |
| Current Penalty | $20,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,700 |
| 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 | 4070 A | 05/31/2006 | 06/05/2006 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 05/31/2006 | 06/05/2006 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3212 A2A | 05/31/2006 | 06/05/2006 | $2,700 | $6,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 1:20 p.m. on January 4, 2006, Employee #1, a quality technician working for Strategic Materials Inc., was attempting to restart a conveyor belt drive motor manually while wearing gloves. The conveyor belt was previously jammed, derailed and stopped running. Employee #1 attempted to put the belt back on its track using a metal bar to guide the drive chain. He then pulled on the motor belt to the conveyor belt. At this time, a coworker attempted to start the conveyor system, and the motor started and pulled Employee #1's right hand into the pinch point between the motor belt and the pulley. The shearing action of the edge of the pulley partially amputated the worker's right index finger and lacerated the second finger, causing permanent disfigurement. The motor pulley and V belt were not guarded. The energy sources for the drive motor, motor belt, and conveyor belt were not deenergized or set in the off position. The belt and motor were located about 25 ft above ground level, adjacent to a catwalk. The main control for the energy source to the motor was at ground level, approximately 100 ft away.
Keywords: ELECTRIC MOTOR, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR BELT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307340943 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Crushing and grinding machine operators |