Inspection 344797881 OPENED JUN 19, 2020Closed
15500 Hill Rd., Morgan Hill, CA 95037 · Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 16, 2020: Employee partially amputates finger when caught in ball valv
At 8:00 a.m. on June 16, 2020, an employee working as a technician for an equipment manufacturer was training coworkers (maintenance personnel) on a machine. The employee noticed the electronic ball valve was installed backwards. The employee was attempting to change the direction of the ball valve. He put his left index finger into the ball valve when it actuated. The employee amputated his finger at the first knuckle and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3314(C) |
Other-than-serious | $550 | $550 | Oct 5, 2020 | Final |