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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1537720.015 - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
14118 Stowe Drive
Poway, CA 92064
Mailing Address:
14200 Kirkham Way, Poway, CA 92064
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488190/Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/18/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1778261 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 |
| 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(A)(4) | 08/27/2021 | 09/23/2021 | $675 | $675 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3220(B) | 08/27/2021 | 09/23/2021 | $675 | $675 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:27 p.m. on May 21, 2021, an employee working as an engineering technician was engaged in maintenance work on an electronic chip assembly machine (Pick & Place machine). The employee is believed to have inadvertently hit his head on the raised machine guard, which measures approximately 63 inches from the floor. The employee is approximately 70 inches tall. The employee did not say anything for approximately 3 weeks after hitting his head and none of his coworkers were aware of the incident. The employee also said that he has no memory how exactly he hit his head. A coworker (supervisor) ensured that the employee was hospitalized when he began to exhibit symptoms. At the hospital, a cat scan confirmed a subdural hematoma (internal bleeding in the head) and surgery was required.
Keywords: Bleeding, Brain, Brain Bleed, Engineering Controls, Engineering Technician, Head, Internal Bleeding, Lack of Engineering Controls, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Metal, Struck Against, Subdural Hematoma, Technician, Traumatic Brain Injury
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1537720.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Industrial engineering technicians |