Inspection Detail

Inspection: 310599576 - Johnson Machinery Co

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Inspection Nr: 310599576

Report ID: 0950633

Date Opened: 07/17/2007

Site Address:
Johnson Machinery Co
656 East La Cadena Drive
Riverside, CA 92501

Mailing Address:
800 East La Cadena Drive, Riverside, CA 92501

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:7353

NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 11/29/2007

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/18/2009

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102496346

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations				2		2
Current Violations				2		2
Initial Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$5,750	$0	$5,750
Current Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$5,750	$0	$5,750
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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	11/29/2007	12/13/2007	$5,000	$5,000	$0		-
2.	01002	Other	3704	11/29/2007	12/13/2007	$750	$750	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202446894

Event: 06/14/2007

Employee's Leg Is Crushed by Heavy Chain, Necessitating Ampu

At approximately 2:30 p.m. on June 14, 2007, Employee # 1 was cutting a track chain at a heavy equipment rental company. The rolled-up track chain measured 25 feet long, 10 inches wide, and weighing approximately 3,500 pounds. The chain was leaning against the tines of a forklift approximately three feet above the ground level. When Employee #1 made cuts on the chain using a welding torch, pieces fell to the ground. When Employee #1 walked in front of the remaining chain, it fell and hit him on his right thigh, causing him to lose his balance and fall on the ground. The track chain continued to fall, crushing Employee #1's left foot and lower leg, which was amputated.

Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, WELDER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, FOOT, LEG

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310599576			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Heavy equipment mechanics

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