Inspection 342715968 OPENED OCT 18, 2017Closed
4003 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92211 · Other Building Equipment Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 11, 2017: Employee troubleshooting gate opener has fingers amputated
At 6:15 p.m. on October 11, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a door and gate company, was working at a jobsite, a country club. He was checking a machine that operated a gate. When the machine stopped working, Employee #1 proceeded to troubleshoot the problem. As he put his left hand in a chain and sprocket, the machine activated and caught his left index and middle fingers. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was treated for the partial amputation of the two fingers and then discharged.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A) |
Other-than-serious | $260 | $260 | Mar 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 3314(G) |
Other-than-serious | $435 | $260 | Mar 21, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3314(C) |
Serious | $10,800 | $4,590 | Mar 21, 2018 | Final |