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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312433709 - Rexam Beverage Can America
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Rexam Beverage Can America
20730 Prairie St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3411
NAICS: 332431/Metal Can Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102629037 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $34,375 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 | $0 | $37,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,125 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A04 | 12/20/2009 | 12/24/2009 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 01/13/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4000 D | 12/22/2009 | 01/12/2010 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 01/13/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 C01 | 12/22/2009 | 12/31/2009 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | 01/13/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4000 C | 12/21/2009 | 12/30/2009 | $0 | $9,375 | $0 | 01/13/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 4184 B | 12/22/2009 | 01/27/2010 | $10,125 | $25,000 | $0 | 01/13/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 26, 2009, Employee #1 was cleaning a cylinder on a printing machine used to imprint labels on aluminum cans by the Rexam Beverage Can America, Chatsworth, CA. He was using a rag to wipe ink off the cylinder. The machine jogged, pulling his hand into the point of operation. Employee #2, a supervisor, was at one of four control panels and did not know Employee #1 had his hand in danger zone. Employee #1's index finger was amputated, and he was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: PRINTING PRESS, AMPUTATED, PRINTING, FINGER, CLEANING, MACHINE OPERATOR, JAMMED, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312433709 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |