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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313168635 - E Recycling Of California
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
E Recycling Of California
8065 Marine Way
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address:
P O Box 279, Irvine, CA 92650
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/27/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102592839 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| Current Penalty | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 |
| 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 | Serious | 3999 B | 05/06/2011 | 05/11/2011 | $11,250 | $11,250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 6, 2010, an Employee, working at a recycling plant in Irvine, Ca, was attempting to unjam a conveyor belt while carrying broken glass. The employee accidently dropped his hand tool, leaned over to pick up the tool, he lost his balance. As he reached out for support, the Employee's arm was pulled into the nip point of the belt and pulley system, causing a severe crushing injury to his left arm.
Keywords: BROKEN GLASS, CONVEYOR, ARM, NIP POINT, PULLEY, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313168635 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |