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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112068812 - Optima Wheel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Optima Wheel, Inc.
13747 Excelsior
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/18/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361301443 | ||
| Accident | 361325491 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 9 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $490 | $0 | $2,490 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $490 | $0 | $1,490 |
| 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 | 08/20/1991 | 09/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3209 A | 08/20/1991 | 08/20/1991 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3277 D03 | 08/20/1991 | 08/20/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3277 F04 | 08/20/1991 | 08/20/1991 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3366 E | 08/20/1991 | 07/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3577 E | 08/20/1991 | 08/20/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3664 A | 08/20/1991 | 09/16/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 461 C | 08/20/1991 | 09/16/1991 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 14308 A | 08/20/1991 | 09/16/1991 | $40 | $40 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 E | 08/20/1991 | 07/10/1991 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on July 9, 1991, Employee #1 was setting up or cleaning a lathe machine while Employee #2 was attending to a similar machine approximately 10 ft to the west. They were back to back in operating positions. One of the chuck jaws of Employee #1's machine flew out, hit Employee #1 in the left arm and shoulder, and struck Employee #2's head. Both employees were hospitalized; Employee #2 died the next morning. A general violation and one serious violation were cited with a total penalty of $2,490.
Keywords: HEAD, LATHE, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112068812 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 112068812 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |