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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310492095 - La County Usc Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
La County Usc Medical Center
1104 N Mission Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Mailing Address:
2020 Zonal Ave Rm 737, Los Angeles, CA 90033
Union Status: Union
SIC:8062
NAICS: 622110/General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/31/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102473626 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was assigned to investigate or troubleshoot an air handler unit in the Coroner's Administration Building that was making a loud noise. Employee #1 stated that the he was contacted by another employee regarding the air handler unit malfunction. Employee #1 and the coworker proceeded to investigate the issue in the attic. Another coworker shut down the unit and Employee #1 entered the unit. The air handler unit had a high efficiency V-belt that was guarded by location. Employee #1 stated that the V-belt was still moving, but very slowly. Employee #1 was waiting until it would stop, but inadvertently his right hand was caught by the V-belt. Employee #1 suffered a partial right index finger amputation and middle and ring finger that were crushed. The right index finger was reattached. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310492095 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Millwrights |