Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312430663 - Select Staffing

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 312430663

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 01/28/2009

Site Address:
Select Staffing
11312 Penrose St.
Sun Valley, CA 91352

Mailing Address:
5127 Laurel Cyn. Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91352

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7361

NAICS: 561310/Employment Placement Agencies

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/23/2009

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/02/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102543501

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202467486

Event: 12/15/2008

Employee's Finger Tip Is Amputated in Liquid Filling Machine

At approximately 1:00 p.m. on December 15, 2008, Employee #1 was demonstrating the functions of a Biner Ellison pneumatic liquid filler machine to a coworker. The machine operated under approximately 120 to150 psi. Employee #1 attached the air hose to the machine and activated the machine. When he removed the nozzle to check for the sphere movement, he placed his left index finger into the opening. The pressure caused the sphere to spin and the tip of his finger was amputated. He did not required hospitalization for his injury.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, AIR HOSE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312430663			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Production helpers

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