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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310196837 - Charming Pet Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Charming Pet Products, Inc.
31143 Via Colinas Suite 502
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5199
NAICS: 424990/Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101118396 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| 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 | 23400016 C | 08/31/2007 | 09/18/2007 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000008 A | 08/31/2007 | 09/18/2007 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 08/31/2007 | 10/03/2007 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 23, 2007, Employee #1 was working with four coworkers. They were loading boxes of merchandise from a storage building into the box van, which was equipped with a "Tommy Gate" lift gate. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was located inside the van and attempted to lower the gate by reaching her right arm out and around to the control panel for the lift gate,. Employee #1's right forearm became caught in the lifting mechanism. Employee #1 received a fracture to her right forearm, which required surgery with one plate and six screws inserted. Employee #1 was hospitalized for four days with subsequent physical therapy.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WAREHOUSE, CAUGHT BY, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, MECH MAT HANDLING, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310196837 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Hand packers and packagers |