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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120166616 - Bianchi International
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Bianchi International
100 Cortez St
Temecula, CA 92578
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362224958 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,495 | $0 | $23,995 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $18,150 |
| 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 | 342 A | 05/17/2002 | 05/22/2002 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 06/11/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400023 | 05/17/2002 | 06/14/2002 | $150 | $560 | $0 | 06/11/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4002 A | 05/17/2002 | 06/14/2002 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 06/11/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 B | 05/17/2002 | 05/27/2002 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 06/11/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10 a.m. on September 19, 2001, Employee #1 was cutting Velcro on an "S-26 Strip Cutter" machine in preparation for it to be placed on goods the employer produces. Employee #1 was working in the Accumold section of the employer's shop. Adhesive on the back of the Velcro regularly causes cut pieces to stick in the machine where they are released from the blade. Employee #1 reported that on the day of the accident cut pieces stuck to the plate and piled up more than usual. Employee #1 continued to use the machine and many cut pieces piled up, some still against the moving blade. Employee #1 then attempted to clear the cut pieces with her left index finger while the machine was operating. Employee #1 placed her finger in the opening created at the point where the blade moved up after cutting. The opening is greater than 1.5 inches and there was no guard surrounding it. Her finger was amputated and she was hospitalized. The employer provides a cane-shaped metal tool to clear Velcro off the plate. Employee #1 was unaware of this tool at the time of the accident.
Keywords: SEVERED, AMPUTATED, FINGER, HAND TOOL, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120166616 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Textile cutting machine operators |