Inspection 344063268 OPENED JUN 6, 2019Closed
8311 Central Avenue, Newark, CA 94560 · Packaging and Labeling Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 31, 2019: Employee amputates thumb tip in pneumatic stapler
At 4:20 p.m. on May 31, 2019, an employee was using a Westward Industrial Pneumatic Stapler assembling box kits when the machine jammed. The employee placed her hand on the machine surface while attempting to move the foot pedal away and activated the machine while a portion of her left thumb was resting near the point of operation. The employee amputated the tip of her thumb when a 35mm staple pierced her thumb and required hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 3314(G)(2)(A) |
Serious | $6,750 | $4,050 | Oct 15, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 4184(B) |
Serious | $13,500 | $13,500 | Oct 15, 2019 | Final |