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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300757184 - Western Synthetic
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Synthetic
966 E Sanhill
Carson, CA 90746
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3069
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/25/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361343585 | ||
| Accident | 362026106 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,250 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $13,625 |
| Current Penalty | $6,305 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,305 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 06/15/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3577 E | 06/15/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $935 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3578 G | 06/15/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $90 | $2,500 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 23400023 | 06/15/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $280 | $1,250 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 4075 A | 06/15/1999 | 06/25/1999 | $5,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/20/1999 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked for a manufacturer of high loft, non-woven, synthetic fibers such as polyester. He was guiding fabric through the #1 fiber-bonding (garneting) machine on line #2 when he slipped. As he tried to maintain his balance, he reflexively grabbed onto the chain and sprocket drive, amputating the four fingers on his left hand and lacerating his right hand. The chain and sprocket drives in the area were approximately 5 ft 7 in. from the floor, and were not guarded.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, SLIP, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, SPROCKET, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300757184 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |