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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119767242 - L & M Precision Welding
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
L & M Precision Welding
16208 Arrow Hwy.
Irwindale, CA 91706
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7692
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/16/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/02/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362265480 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $5,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 461 A | 01/17/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 01/17/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400016 A | 01/17/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23400023 | 01/17/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4650 E | 01/17/1997 | 02/14/1997 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 4185 | 01/17/1997 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $625 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4206 A | 01/17/1997 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $625 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 3314 A | 01/17/1997 | 01/31/1997 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | 02/11/1997 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on August 15, 1996, Employee #1, of Precision Welding, Irwindale, CA, was changing the die on a Halmers & Corners 30-ton punch press. He was attempting to align the bottom level of the guide with the top level. As he loosened the bolts, the guide fell on his right hand, amputating his thumb, index, and middle fingers. He was transported to the hospital by paramedics. After investigation, the employer was cited for a serious violation of T8CCR 3314(a). Other violations were also found, and the employer was cited accordingly.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, THUMB, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, GUIDE, FALLING OBJECT, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119767242 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |