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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112017207 - Golden State Metals
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Golden State Metals
2000 E. Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361353238 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $275 | $0 | $4,275 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 | $0 | $550 |
| 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 | 342 A | 02/04/1997 | 02/07/1997 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 03/10/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3328 G | 02/04/1997 | 02/07/1997 | $275 | $4,000 | $0 | 03/10/1997 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On August 7, 1996, Employee #1 was preparing to weld a partially broken skid to the bottom of a 144 cubic ft bin used to store aluminum cans. He was using a 3.5 HP Skil professional disk grinder, model 9645, to grind a weld on the storage bin. The grinder was missing a side handle, so Employee #1 supported it by holding the rear handle with one hand and the bottom of it with the other hand. He lost control of the grinder when it became hung up and suddenly kicked back, striking him in the face. Employee #1 suffered a lacerated chin and the loss of four teeth. This accident resulted from the grinder missing a side handle, which would have enabled the operator to control it.
Keywords: GRINDER, KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, WELDING, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FACE, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112017207 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Welders and cutters |