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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112059332 - Ryco Products Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Ryco Products Inc
13620 Excelsior Dr
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361340623 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 03/27/1992 | 04/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B01 | 03/27/1992 | 04/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B02 | 03/27/1992 | 04/24/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 342 A | 03/27/1992 | 03/16/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4000 D | 03/27/1992 | 03/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 23400023 | 03/27/1992 | 03/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 03/27/1992 | 03/16/1992 | $1,800 | $1,800 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 2:30 p.m. on March 14, 1992, Employee #1 had opened the hood of the poly grinder (Polymer Machine Corp., model #912 SPL, serial #91249180 FPL) and started to clean the inside of the hood while the rotary blade was stationary. While he was cleaning, the blade suddenly started and amputated Employee #1's left hand in the middle of his palm. Employee #1 was rushed to UCLA Medical Center in Westwood for emergency treatment. The grinder was not unplugged from its 440V power pendant before the hood was opened. If the blade were stationary during cleaning the only way it could start is if the interlocking mercury switch on the grinder hood were pushed back to make contact and the start button on the nearby motor starter were pushed. The other possibility is that Employee #1 started to clean the grinder when the blade was still coasting; it takes about 30 seconds to stop after being de-energized. The employer was cited for a serious violation of 8CCR 3341(a) for not disconnecting the power to the grinder.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, DISCONNECTING MEANS, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112059332 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |