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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309302024 - Tk Pax Inc Dba Pax Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Tk Pax Inc Dba Pax Industries
1561 W Mc Arthur Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3061
NAICS: 326291/Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102531944 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | $19,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,900 | $0 | $1,900 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/03/2008 | 10/08/2008 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 10/14/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 G | 10/03/2008 | 11/05/2008 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3314 C01 | 10/03/2008 | 10/08/2008 | $500 | $14,400 | $0 | 10/14/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 19, 2008, Employee #1, a supervisor, was cleaning a horizontal rubber mill with 12-inch diameter rolls. To clean the rolls, he operated the mill with the leading edge of both rolls running in opposite directions, which eliminated the in-running nip point on the upper side of the rolls. He wrapped his right hand in a rag and placed the rag on the surface of the roll nearest him to clean it. However, when he moved his hand to the underside of the roll (where the roll movement did create an in-running nip point), the rag and his right hand were pulled into the nip point, crushing his fingers. Employee #1 was able to reverse the roll action and call for help. His direct supervisor, the owner, called emergency medical personnel. They arrived and transported him to a nearby medical center, where he underwent surgical procedures that included the amputation of three fingers. Following the medical care, he was hospitalized.
Keywords: FINGER, CLEANING, CAUGHT BY, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CRUSHED, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309302024 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Crushing and grinding machine operators |