Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312437635 - Ventura Unified Sch. District-Will Rogers Elem.

Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office

Inspection Nr: 312437635

Report ID: 0950643

Date Opened: 07/19/2010

Site Address:
Ventura Unified Sch. District-Will Rogers Elem.
316 Howard St.
Ventura, CA 93003

Mailing Address:
255 W. Stanley Ave., Ventura, CA 93001

Union Status: Union

SIC:7629

NAICS: 811219/Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/17/2010

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 11/17/2010

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102632627

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202469284

Event: 05/25/2010

Employee Crushes Finger While Working on Motor

Employee #1 was replacing an inline water pump motor with the help of a coworker. Along with the coworker, Employee #1, lifted the motor a few inches, and place it on blocks, to aid in the support of the motor, during alignment of the flange bolts. Employee #1 and the coworker, lifted one end of the motor to help align the flange. Employee #1 was holding the motor with his left hand while trying to align the bolt holes of the flanges. Consequently, the motor fell off the cribbing, causing his left hand to drop, recieving a finger tip amputation.

Keywords: FINGER, ENGINE, HOIST, CRUSHED, FALL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312437635			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Electricians

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