Inspection Detail

Inspection: 126012400 - Automotive Engineered Products Inc

Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office

Inspection Nr: 126012400

Report ID: 0950632

Date Opened: 07/20/1995

Site Address:
Automotive Engineered Products Inc
7149 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7532

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/21/1995

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/29/1996

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362248825

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				2		2
Current Violations				2		2
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$174	$0	$174
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$174	$0	$174
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Other	3273 A	08/08/1995	09/07/1995	$87	$87	$0		-
2.	01002	Other	23400016 A	08/08/1995	09/07/1995	$87	$87	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170892483

Event: 07/12/1995

Employee's fingers amputated when caught by clamp

At approximately 3:10 p.m. on July 12, 1995, Employee #1, whose employer fabricates auto headers and exhaust systems, was using a mandrel tube bender to operate a 13 in. long by 1 1/2 in diameter, 10-10 carbon steel exhaust pipe. To close the mandrel, he pushed the button control at his back with his right hand. Employee #1 then inserted the pipe inside the clamp with his left hand while the machine was cycling. His fingers were caught as the clamp block closed onto the pipe. His left index finger was crushed and his left middle finger was amputated. According to the employer, Employee #1 was properly trained and had three months of experience; however, he was operating the tube bender while his fingers were inside the clamp area, violating the company's rules and regulations. No malfunctions in the equipment and procedures were found during the investigation.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126012400			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Machinists

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