Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309655611 - U S Borax

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office

Inspection Nr: 309655611

Report ID: 0950652

Date Opened: 05/31/2006

Site Address:
U S Borax
14486 Borax Road
Boron, CA 93516

Mailing Address:
14486 Borax Road, Boron, CA 93516

Union Status: Union

SIC:1474

NAICS: 212391/ Potash, Soda, and Borate Mineral Mining

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/31/2006

Emphasis: L:Tunnel

Case Closed: 06/30/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362183824

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202422168

Event: 05/30/2006

Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Fan

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on May 30, 2006, Employee #1, a mobile equipment mechanic was troubleshooting an air conditioner problem on a CAT 7770 water truck. The air conditioner unit sat inside the cab just to the right of the driver's seat. After locking out the truck, the mechanic removed the molded plastic covering the air vents on top of the unit. Under the cover the unit is flat metal, with 2 squirrel cage fans recessed on the passenger side of the unit. The mechanic removed the lockout and started the truck to troubleshoot the problem. After deciding that the truck would have to go to the maintenance shop, the mechanic turned to put the cover back on. His right ring finger contacted the rear fan. Employee #1 was treated for a partial amputation of the finger tip. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FAN, AIR CONDITIONER, FINGER, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, TRUCK, UNGUARDED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309655611			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Heavy equipment mechanics

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