Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119790285 - Gamma Lux Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Gamma Lux Systems
248 E.Arrow Hwy
San Dimas, CA 91773
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3646
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362265886 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $6,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 05/21/1998 | 05/13/1998 | $200 | $600 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 04/10/1998 | 05/13/1998 | $200 | $200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4185 | 04/29/1998 | 05/13/1998 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 4214 A | 05/21/1998 | 05/10/1998 | $600 | $4,000 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing at the Hydra-Power press, Model 75-8, Serial Number 6750778121, and was bending parts pieces in a special die set-up with an unguarded point of operation. As Employee #1 operated the foot switch, he observed that the part had moved from its position and attempted to push the part back into place. His hand was caught between the press and the die. Employee #1 sustained a disfiguring, crushing injury, resulting in fractures to the right middle finger. The employer manufactures hardware for commercial lighting fixtures.
Keywords: DIE, FRACTURE, POWER PRESS, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119790285 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Assemblers |
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