Inspection Detail

Inspection: 313160921 - Orange County Transportation Authority

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Inspection Nr: 313160921

Report ID: 0950631

Date Opened: 06/29/2009

Site Address:
Orange County Transportation Authority
4301 W Mcarthur Blvd
Santa Ana, CA 29704

Mailing Address:
550 S Main St Po Box 14184 Attn;Angela Ma, Orange, CA 92863

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9621

NAICS: 926120/Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/02/2009

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/09/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102587235

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202550851

Event: 06/14/2009

Employee's Finger Is Amputated by Belt

On June 14, 2009, Employee #1, with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), had completed multiple repairs, including the replacement of the air conditioning belt on Bus Number 7567, which was assigned to him. While test-driving the bus within the OCTA yard, he heard an unusual noise from the engine compartment. Employee #1 stopped the bus and exited, but left the engine running to diagnose the noise. After he opened the engine compartment door and listened for the noise, his right hand became caught by the belt. He was hospitalized at Western Medical Center for amputated index, middle and ring fingers.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, REPAIR, BELT, FINGER, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BY, ENGINE, LOCKOUT, PULLEY

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313160921			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Automobile mechanics

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