Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309300473 - West American Rubber Co Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
West American Rubber Co Llc
750 N Main St
Orange, CA 92868
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3069
NAICS: 326299/All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/26/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102527199 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $555 | $0 | $555 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $555 | $0 | $555 |
| 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 | 3233 H | 03/12/2008 | 04/14/2008 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3650 T07 | 03/12/2008 | 04/14/2008 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 6151 C01 | 03/12/2008 | 04/14/2008 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 12, 2007 Employee #1 was standing on a 6 in. high platform at the front of a mill. There was a 33-in.-high steel table on the floor next to the edge of the platform. As Employee #2 was attempting to ascend a ramp he simultaneously pushed the accelerator and turned the steering wheel. He inadvertently shifted the gear into reverse. The forklift went backwards hitting the table which fell onto the platform. Employee #1 heard noises, turned around and was struck on his right leg by the table. Employee #1 suffered a fracture of his right leg. He was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries. Employee #1 is a direct employee with no other contracts.
Keywords: FRACTURE, BACKING UP, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309300473 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Milling and planing machine operators |
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