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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307186585 - Essential Pharmaceutical Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Essential Pharmaceutical Corp
1906 W Holt Ave
Pomona, CA 91768
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2834
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101803443 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $420 | $0 | $25,620 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 3314 J01 | 04/19/2008 | 04/29/2008 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 04/30/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3314 C | 04/19/2008 | 04/29/2008 | $0 | $12,600 | $0 | 04/30/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4184 A | 04/19/2008 | 04/29/2008 | $10,800 | $12,600 | $0 | 04/30/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on November 5th, 2007, an employee and two coworkers were adjusting the alignment of packages in Automatic Blister Packaging Machine, Model Number DPP-250DII, Serial Number 1301. The employee's hand came into contact with the point of operation and the cutting dies came down on it. The employee suffered an amputated right palm and was transported to Los Angeles County USC hospital, where she was hospitalized and treated for her injury. The opening to the point of operation was 1.125 inches. There were several points of operation on the Automatic Blister Packaging Machine, none of which were guarded to prevent the operator's hands from entering them. There was no training and effective procedure for controlling the hazardous energy related to the Automatic Blister Packaging Machine.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, STRUCK BY, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307186585 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |