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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305354839 - Calsonic Kansei North America Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Calsonic Kansei North America Inc
9 Holland
Irvine, CA 92618
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336399/All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/07/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/30/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362355885 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 03/07/2005 | 03/30/2005 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 H | 03/07/2005 | 03/30/2005 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 A | 03/07/2005 | 03/30/2005 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 20, 2004, Employee #1 was using a tube cut off machine manufactured by Bertolette Machines Incorporated, Model 415, and Serial Number 467. This machine takes in an aluminum tube from a spool and cuts and forms it into specified sizes. The machine can be setup for tubes of different diameters. The machine is properly guarded for normal operations. Employee #1 was making adjustment to the position of a clamp inside the machine. This clamp holds the tube in place while it is being cut. The position of this clamp is critical for quality control. This clamp should hold the tube right in the middle of the cut piece. If it is near an end of the piece, it can deform the end slightly, which in turn can create a fitting problem with the mating part for these tubes. The back and forth movement of this clamp is controlled by a set of chains and sprockets attached to a stepper motor. The grab position on the tube by this clamp can be adjusted by a wheel attached to one of the sprockets. In order to make this adjustment Employee #1 removed the guard on the chain and sprockets but did not stop the machine. The chain and sprocket mechanism turns back and forth with pauses of 3 to 4 seconds. During one of these pauses, Employee #1 placed his right index finger on the inside of the chain to check tension on it. The sprocket turned for the next step and his finger was caught and amputated. Employee #1 lost one-third of his right index fingertip, which included bone loss.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, SPROCKET, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305354839 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial machinery repairers |