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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309302586 - The Goodwin Ammonia Co
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
The Goodwin Ammonia Co
12361 Monarch St
Garden Grove, CA 92841
Mailing Address:
12102 Industry St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2841
NAICS: 325611/Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102533544 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,485 | $0 | $1,485 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,485 | $0 | $1,485 |
| 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 | 4070 A | 11/26/2008 | 12/02/2008 | $335 | $335 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 C | 11/26/2008 | 12/26/2008 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 11/26/2008 | 12/26/2008 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 H | 11/26/2008 | 12/26/2008 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a capping machine, manufactured by Pack West, Mode Auto 120 Capper, Serial Number C-6- LC-LR-0466, at Line Number 2. The capping machine has a hook that delivers a cap to a container that is then tightened by plastic wheels on either side of the container. A cap fell off the hook and landed between an unguarded belt and pulley drive. The belt and pulley drive, located 44-in. from the ground had been unguarded for a period of approximately two weeks. Employee #1 reached in to pick up the cap and was caught in the belt and pulley. His left middle finger tip was amputated. He was hospitalized and his wound was cleaned. He was released the same day.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, STRUCK BY, PULLEY, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309302586 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |