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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315774141 - Space Systems Loral
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Space Systems Loral
3825 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3663
NAICS: 334220/Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101139509 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $18,185 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $18,185 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 | 08/17/2012 | 09/19/2012 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3330 A | 08/17/2012 | 09/19/2012 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:10 a.m. on March 22, 2012, Employee #1 was preparing for a proof-loading test of a satellite shipping container tie-down rings at Space Systems. Employee #1 was working with Employees #2 and #3 setting up the equipment needed to conduct the side proof-load test for the satellite container. The equipment involved was: a hydraulic ram with one end attached to the satellite container ring; a hydraulic ram and pump; a 10,000 lb. load block; and a forklift (Yale Veracitor 120 VX). Employee #3, the Test Spotter/Conductor, was standing behind Employee #1, the Proof-load Assistant, as he directed Employee #2, the Forklift Operator, to move the block closer to the container to link up the swivel hoist ring to the clevis of the hydraulic ram. Employee #1 knelt down to check the alignment of the container and the hydraulic ram. After Employee #2 moved the block onto the forklift 4 to 6 in. off the ground, Employee #1 guided the placement of the swivel hoist ring attached to the block into the clevis of the hydraulic ram, without using any tool for the operation. After Employee #1 verified the hook-up alignment, Employee #1 said, "clear" to Employee #3. Employee #3 then signaled to Employee #2 to lower the block onto the forklift, not knowing that Employee #1 had his index finger inside the clevis pin hole. Employee #2 then lowered the block to the ground, which caused the swivel hoist ring to detach from the clevis connection. Employee #1 suffered a right index finger amputation when his hand was caught between the clevis of the hydraulic ram and the swivel hoist ring of a 10,000 lb. load. The employee was transported to Stanford Hospital, where the employee was admitted for treatment of his injury. Employee #1 was hospitalized for ten days.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC RAM, LOADING, HYDRAULIC LIFT, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, INTERMODAL CONTAINER, HOIST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315774141 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |