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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120226212 - Star Plastic Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Star Plastic Inc
25914 President Ave
Harbor City, CA 90710
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 324110/Petroleum Refineries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/04/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362432288 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 10 | 11 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $2,600 | $0 | $17,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,435 | $0 | $1,435 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 461 A | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300007 B03 | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $205 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 E02 | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $205 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 6151 C01 | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $205 | $205 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3272 B | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $135 | $275 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 23400016 A | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5194 G08 | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $135 | $205 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3314 F | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $340 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5194 E01 | 01/29/2003 | 02/26/2003 | $0 | $340 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 01/29/2003 | 02/03/2003 | $410 | $14,400 | $0 | 11/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 1:40 p.m. on November 27, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a SENCOR thermo forming (vacuum forming) machine, Model 1600, Serial Number 60-103 that forms starter kit trays (used in games). The machine had automatic operations and there were two sets of progressive dies. The first (from the input end of the machine) was a forming die and the second was a cutting die. The overall length of the machine was approximately 10 feet and the height was approximately 5 feet. As Employee #1 was operating the machine, he noticed some parts were not being cut correctly (possibly the cutter die was jammed). He opened the gate/guard to the die cutting station (without taking any other safety precaution) as the machine was running. He placed his right hand into the die cutting station of the machine while the machine cycle was continuing. The cutting die came down on his hand resulting in the amputation of his thumb, first finger, and middle finger. He was transported to Harbor UCLA Hospital where he was hospitalized for 9 days.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, THUMB, FORMING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120226212 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |