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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119788354 - Western Brass Works
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Brass Works
1440 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3432
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362172231 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $2,550 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $2,550 |
| 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 | 3995 A | 01/24/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4199 A 1 | 01/24/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4070 A | 01/24/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4075 A | 01/24/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 4206 A | 01/24/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked at a brass foundry and was just beginning his shift at the time of the accident. He was using an old Diamond punch press with a full-revolution clutch to trim "flash" off of molded parts. The press was guarded by a pull-out device consisting of a strap that was linked to the movement of the ram. Employee #1 apparently took off the wrist strap and the ram descended on his right hand, amputating his index finger. According to the employee's supervisor, the pull-out device had been adjusted to a safe length just minutes prior to the accident.
Keywords: PULL BACK DEVICE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, FOUNDRY, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119788354 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |