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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312429970 - Elk Corp. Of Texas
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Elk Corp. Of Texas
6200 Zerker Rd.
Shafter, CA 93263
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2952
NAICS: 324122/Asphalt Shingle and Coating Materials 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: 12/17/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102542974 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3314 G02 | 03/19/2009 | 04/07/2009 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 04/23/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3314 C | 03/19/2009 | 04/07/2009 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 04/23/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 p.m. on October 28, 2008, Employee #1 was working at a roofing supply manufacturer as a Catcher Operator (person ensuring roofing bundles are processed through the conveyor system). At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was performing a regularly assigned task of observing roofing bundles pass through conveyor system without delay, clearing potential jam of bundles and stacking them. Prior to the incident, Employee #1 observed several bundles accumulate on the Hi-Lug conveyor system, which runs perpendicular to the timing conveyor. There are two timing conveyors parallel to each other. Employee #1 was standing on the west side of timing conveyor Number 2 and Number 4. The bundles jammed on the Hi-Lug conveyor. Employee #1 powered the Hi-Lug conveyor off but did not power off the timing conveyors closest to him. Employee #1 reached over to grab the bundles, and his shirt became caught in a small opening. Employee #1's right triceps muscle was pulled in, resulting in friction burn to the area. Employee #1 suffered burns to his skin due to having his upper arm caught in small opening of machine. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, CAUGHT BY, CONVEYOR, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312429970 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified |