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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111917498 - Wellmade Metal Products
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Wellmade Metal Products
11715 Kibby Road
Merced, CA 95340
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361375736 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 3328 G | 01/15/1992 | 01/22/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 operates a single stroke punch press. The press is equipped with two hand controls that require concurrent use of both hands to activate the clutch. The controls are protected against unintentional operation and are arranged in a manner to hand actuate if necessary. Employee #1 was provided with an instrument to remove formed parts. On the day of the accident, Employee #1 used his hand instead. A cam shaft brake was out of adjustment, and when the press cycled, the die struck Employee #1's finger. Although the machine malfunctioned, the accident was caused by Employee #1 using his hand instead of the provided tool to remove the product from the die. The company provided records and verbal testimony of training as well as records showing that functional performance checks were conducted at least once a week.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, TWO-HAND CONTROL, STRUCK BY, PUNCH PRESS, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111917498 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |