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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314332016 - California Expanded Metal Products Co. Dba Cemco
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
California Expanded Metal Products Co. Dba Cemco
1001-A Pittsburg Antioch Highway
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 332311/Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/21/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102692662 |
Investigation Summary
On July 31, 2012, Employee #1, a 51-year-old male Sheet Metal Worker with California Expanded Metal Products, was removing the accumulated side cut from the scrap winder. The end of the side cut was stuck on the eye it was threaded through, Employee #1 pulled on the side strap that was stuck in the eye and cut his two fingers. Employee #1 sustained lacerations to his right index and ring fingers. Employee #1 was wearing rubber gloves at the time. The side cut was roughly 1.5875 mm thick and was very sharp. The employee was taken John Muir Medical in Walnut Creek, where he was hospitalized and underwent surgery. OSHA was informed that Employees were instructed and required by the Employer to use channel lock pliers to pull on the side cut.
Keywords: SHEET METAL, FINGER, LACERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314332016 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Sheet metal workers |