Biosense Webster, Inc. has 2 OSHA inspections on record in California, the first in 2005.
OSHA's last visit started on Apr 26, 2019 after an accident, in Irwindale.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 1 citation item: 1 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $560 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Biosense Webster, Inc. averages $560 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Inspection 343962676 OPENED APR 26, 2019Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Dec 9, 2019
15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706 · Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 12, 2019: Employee is struck by blade and sustains injuries to arm
At 10:20 a.m. on April 12, 2019, an employee was in the process of cutting a piece of tubbing. As the employee attempted to cut the tubing with the cutter, the blade struck the metal base causing it to shatter and striking the employee on his arm. The employee sustained a puncture and laceration to the arm. He was hospitalized for treatment.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4186(B) |
Other-than-serious | $560 | $560 | Aug 30, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 126190073 OPENED JUN 9, 2005Closed
Accident · Partial · Health · 200 employees at the site · Closed Dec 19, 2005
15715 Arrow Hwy, Irwindale, CA 91706 · Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 1, 2005: Employee hand is caught in machine
At approximately 6:15 p.m. on June 1, 2005, Employee #1 was working on a CNC mac hine adjusting the material into the feeder. During the process the spindle move d and Employee #1's finger was caught between the feeder and the spindle. Employ ee #1 was taken the hospital where he was treated for his injuries.
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.
