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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1492560.015 - Princess Paper Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Princess Paper Inc
4455 E Fruitland Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
4455 E Fruitland Ave, Vernon, CA 90058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1657091 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,185 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,185 |
| Current Penalty | $15,015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,015 |
| 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 | 3328(B) | 06/21/2021 | $615 | $6,185 | $0 | 09/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4431 | 06/21/2021 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 09/11/2021 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on August 26, 2020, Employee #1 was using a cutter blade, which is located right next to Employee #1's right hand positioned at the far right end of the machine. The cutter blade starts at the far right end and moves across horizontally to the far left end of the machine. This horizontal movement is what allows the paper roll to be cut. As Employee #1 was holding this paper down with his right hand, with the cutter blade positioned at the far right end, Employee #1 accidentally activated the cutter blade. As the cutter blade moved from the far right end to the far left end of the machine, it cut through his middle finger on the right hand. This accident resulted in an amputation of the middle finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Activated, Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Cutter, Finger, Paper Cutter
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1492560.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |