Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309302016 - Expo Dyeing & Finishing

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Inspection Nr: 309302016

Report ID: 0950631

Date Opened: 07/09/2008

Site Address:
Expo Dyeing & Finishing
1365 Knollwood Cr
Anaheim, CA 92805

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2261

NAICS: 313311/Broadwoven Fabric Finishing Mills

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/23/2008

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/23/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102478112

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201149895

Event: 06/05/2006

Employee Fractures Arm When Caught in Slitter Machine

On June 5, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a slitter machine manufactured by Bianco Spa (Serial Number 970231). The squeezer had run out of material before Employee #1 could attach the next batch. Employee #1 manually fed the end of the new material through the chute and opened the door attached at the base of the chute to uncover the rollers. Employee #1 was attempting to push the end of the material with his right hand into the rollers, when his arm was pulled into the in-running rollers. He had not stopped the squeezer. After having his right arm stuck in the rollers, Employee #1 was able to hit the emergency stop button with his left hand and eventually free his arm out of the rollers. Employee #1 suffered multiple fractures to his right forearm. Surgery was performed to install some metallic pins, and he was hospitalized for a week.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ARM, SLITTER, UNGUARDED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309302016			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Miscellaneous textile machine operators

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