Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310602644 - Helm & Sons Inc Dba Helm & Sons Amusements

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Inspection Nr: 310602644

Report ID: 0950633

Date Opened: 05/06/2008

Site Address:
Helm & Sons Inc Dba Helm & Sons Amusements
480 Aqua Mansa Road
Colton, CA 92324

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7999

NAICS: 711190/Other Performing Arts Companies

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/10/2008

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/10/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102551355

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202448486

Event: 04/07/2008

Employee's Finger Is Amputated after Being Crushed

At approximately 4:30 p.m. on April 7, 2008, Employee #1, an amusement park attendant, was setting up of a park ride called the "Bogey's Tilt-a-Whirl" (Sellner Manufacturing Company). He was positioning an intermediate platform over two braces when his right index finger got pinched between the platform and the top lip of one of the braces. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where his finger was amputated. He was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: PLATFORM, AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BRACE, AMUSEMENT RIDE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310602644			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities

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