Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119780096 - American Racing Equipment
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
American Racing Equipment
19200 S Reyes Ave
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/20/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362164287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 25000008 A | 07/20/1994 | 09/06/1994 | $365 | $365 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A02 | 07/20/1994 | 09/06/1994 | $650 | $650 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3272 B | 07/20/1994 | 09/06/1994 | $485 | $485 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of American Racing Equipment, overrode equipment lockout and, while the equipment was in operation, attempted to remove slag from the base of the carousel that rotates the molds. He tripped over an air line and reached out to support himself by placing his left hand on top of a mold. At the same time, a pusher pin came down on top of the mold, striking his left ring finger. Employee #1 suffered a fracture and partial amputation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, TRIPPED, STRUCK BY, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119780096 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations |
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