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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314859794 - Accutherm Refrigeration Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Accutherm Refrigeration Inc
3105 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Mailing Address:
3700 Industry Ave., Lakewood, CA 90712
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/03/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102759230 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $1,510 | $0 | $11,410 |
| Current Penalty | $3,710 | $0 | $0 | $680 | $0 | $4,390 |
| 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 | 3314 G | 02/01/2012 | 02/06/2012 | $410 | $825 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 H | 02/01/2012 | 02/17/2012 | $135 | $410 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3400 B | 02/01/2012 | 02/06/2012 | $135 | $275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 02/01/2012 | 02/06/2012 | $3,710 | $9,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m., on December 20, 2011 Employee #1, an HVAC mechanic of Accutherm Refrigeration Inc., sustained a serious injury when his left ring finger got caught in a belt and pulley as it was slowing down after shut-off in preparation for making repairs. Employee #1 was transported to UCLA Medical Center in Westwood. Employee #1 came in contact with a moving belt and his finger was caught in a pinch point between the belt and pulley. As a result he crushed a fingertip which then had to be surgically amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314859794 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |