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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112176201 - Morton Manufacturing
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Morton Manufacturing
17341 West Sierra Highway
Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3452
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361362098 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $1,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 4202 C | 05/05/1993 | 06/02/1993 | $0 | $400 | $0 | 05/26/1993 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 05/05/1993 | 06/02/1993 | $200 | $400 | $0 | 05/26/1993 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3330 A | 05/05/1993 | 05/24/1993 | $550 | $550 | $0 | 05/26/1993 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on March 29, 1993, Employee #1 was operating the Clearing 45-ton hot head mechanical press with a full revolution clutch and dual hand controls. He was feeding 1/4 in. 12-point hex bolts into the press, using 7 in. needle nose pliers. He reached into the point of operation with the pliers to remove a bolt from the upper die and the ram unexpectedly descended. The employee's right hand was smashed under the die and the tip of his index finger was amputated. The employee underwent surgery at Henry Mayo Hospital and was released back to Mira Loma jail, where he was part of a work furlough program. On April 15, 1993, the employee had a skin graft and stitches were removed.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, PUNCH PRESS, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112176201 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |