Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112156609 - Windler/Flexible Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Windler/Flexible Products, Inc.
5600 E. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/03/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361350036 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,200 |
| 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 | 4186 B | 02/05/1992 | 02/03/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A07 C | 02/05/1992 | 02/03/1992 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Winkler/Flexible Products, Inc., was using an injection molding machine with an attached grinder to grind bad parts. The grinder was a Ball and Jewel Granulator, model #HAF-68-80X. The cover on the grinder was interlocked. If the bolt securing the cover was removed, the interlock would turn off the grinder. However, the interlock was out of adjustment; the switch hit the foundation of the grinder instead of the end of the bolt. When the bolt wiggled out and the cover came off, the grinder continued to run, spewing plastic granules all over Employee #1's work area. Employee #1 was worried that she would get in trouble for bad housekeeping so, while waiting for a mechanic to come to fix the machine, she attempted to cover the grinder throat with a rag. Her right hand was pulled into the grinder by the rag. Four right fingers were partially amputated.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, COVER, INADEQUATE MAINT, FINGER, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, INTERLOCK, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112156609 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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