Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112227368 - Lance Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Lance Industries
13001 Bradley Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3679
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361272818 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 08/29/1991 | 07/08/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/09/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4202 C | 08/28/1991 | 09/09/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/09/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 08/29/1991 | 06/25/1991 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | 09/09/1991 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on June 2, 1991, Employee #1, a machine operator for Lance Industries, was using a large mechanical punch press to form metal (antenna) wall mounting brackets with finished dimensions of approximately 8 in. long by 1 1/4 in. wide. He was hand feeding the 12 gauge metal stock into the punch press from rolled stock and was cycling the press with a foot pedal. After he had made several units, Employee #1's left hand was pinched between the right side of the press dies and his little finger was amputated.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, PUNCH PRESS, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112227368 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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