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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315529180 - Ge Aviation Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Ge Aviation Systems
2040 E. Dyer Rd.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 336413/Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/20/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102775913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 3384 B | 11/14/2012 | 11/19/2012 | $18,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/10/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 18, 2012, Employee #1 was polishing a metal tool approximately 1-in in diameter using fine grit sandpaper. The employee was wearing polyurethane coated protective gloves, which caught in the material and the 3-jaw chuck material holder that was spinning at 290 RPM's. Employee #1's right arm was separated from his body. The employee was transported to an area hospital, where his arm was fully amputated. Employee #1 remains hospitalized.
Keywords: SANDING MACHINE, AMPUTATED, GLOVE, METAL SHOP, CAUGHT BY, ARM, POLYESTER RESIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315529180 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinists |