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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101241412 - H&L Tooth Company
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Site Address:
H&L Tooth Company
1540 South Greenwood Avenue
Montebello, CA 90640
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/01/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360436182 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $720 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $720 |
| Current Penalty | $360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $360 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 04/07/1988 | 05/22/1988 | $360 | $720 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:15 a.m. on January 29, 1988, Employee #1 attempted to resolve a problem concerning Square D. Co. micro switches, class 9007, type B53-B2. The micro switches cycle a series of Aeroquip Co. hydraulic cylinder arms (#LS-2 1/2-53-1 3/8) that position hot metal billets on a conveyor. Employee #1 had positioned himself between the hydraulic cylinder arms in order to perform the needed maintenance. While attempting to adjust the micro switch Employee #1 inadvertently actuated the hydraulic cylinder arm, which then struck him in the head and killed him.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, SWITCHGEAR, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101241412 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |