Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120149034 - Advanced Drainage System

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Inspection Nr: 120149034

Report ID: 0950625

Date Opened: 12/04/2007

Site Address:
Advanced Drainage System
140 Vineland
Bakersfield, CA 93307

Mailing Address:
1025 Commerce Drive, Madera, CA 93637

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3089

NAICS: 326122/Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/06/2007

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/06/2007

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362058653

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201089893

Event: 07/30/2007

Employee Amputates Finger While Securing Load

On July 30, 2007, Employee #1 was loading his truck with 60-in. fittings for plastic drain pipe. Employee #1 was securing the fittings on the trailer. While Employee #1 was holding on to the hold-down strap while he was tightening it down. The fitting moved from the pressure Employee #1 put on the strap. The fitting slid against the strap and caught Employee #1's finger tip, crushing it. Employee #1 jerked his fingers out without releasing the pressure, causing the amputation of the finger. Employee #1 was treated but was not hospitalized.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LOAD SHIFT, LOAD BINDER, TRAILER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120149034			Non Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Truck drivers, heavy

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