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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311859599 - Interpac Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Interpac Technologies, Inc.
260 Pioneer Ave North
Woodland, CA 95776
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5141
NAICS: 424410/General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/08/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362337750 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $6,215 | $0 | $22,415 |
| Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $4,950 | $0 | $21,150 |
| 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 | 07/07/2008 | 03/19/2008 | $4,700 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B02 | 07/07/2008 | 08/11/2008 | $250 | $250 | $0 | 07/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G02 A | 07/07/2008 | 08/11/2008 | $0 | $465 | $0 | 07/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3328 B | 07/07/2008 | 07/24/2008 | $0 | $500 | $0 | 07/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 07/07/2008 | 07/24/2008 | $16,200 | $16,200 | $0 | 07/24/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 4, 2008, Employee #1, a mechanic, was performing maintenance at the end of a pouch filling line where the pouches drop off after being filled. To reach this work area, he opened a clear door whose interlock safety switch was not connected. The pouch filling line was turned off to allow him to work on the system. Employee #1 continued working, turning the line on/off six to seven times. With another adjustment, the line was turned back on. One of the pouches traveled past the point where it was supposed to drop, so Employee #1 reached out for the pouch. As he reached for the pouch with his right hand, the line cycled and drew his hand and pouch into a chain and sprocket drive. The line stopped and he was able to free his hand when the line cycled again. Emergency medical services were called and they responded, arranging transportation to Woodland Memorial Hospital. Employee #1 sustained an amputation to the tip of one finger and a puncture wound to another finger. He was released later the same day.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311859599 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |