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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112018148 - Ernst Mfg
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Ernst Mfg
2121 S Union Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 70155, Bakersfield, CA 93387
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3535
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362283897 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,260 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $5,370 |
| Current Penalty | $5,260 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $5,370 |
| 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 | 4202 C | 07/16/1998 | 08/18/1998 | $110 | $110 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3995 A | 07/16/1998 | 07/21/1998 | $840 | $840 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4070 A | 07/16/1998 | 07/21/1998 | $80 | $80 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 4227 A | 07/16/1998 | 07/21/1998 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 4230 A | 07/16/1998 | 08/18/1998 | $840 | $840 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 on February 17, 1998, Employee #1, a welder helper, was working in the fabrication department of the Earnst Manufacturing facility. He was cutting 12 gauge metal plates with a Niagara shear (Number 772). He was cutting a piece from a 6-inch by 7-inch plate to a 3-inch by 7-inch piece which was to be used for making onion sack hangers. Employee #1 placed the piece on the table in position to cut it. He then pressed down the pedal causing the blade to descend and cut the metal. After he made the cut, he reached under the blade to retrieve the stock from which the piece was cut. While removing the metal, the blade suddenly descended amputating the tips of his left middle and index finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, WELDER, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112018148 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Production helpers |