Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119839140 - Pro Plasti-Form Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Pro Plasti-Form Corp
314 W. 168th St.
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3082
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/15/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362005936 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 6151 E03 | 07/22/1992 | 08/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 E02 | 07/22/1992 | 08/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 B | 07/22/1992 | 08/12/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Pro Plasti-Form, was setting up a mold while under the bottom plate of the press. According to management, the power in the plant and throughout the neighborhood tripped, causing the press bottom plate to slide down onto Employee #1. The plate pinned Employee #1 to the floor, crushing and killing him. Pro Plasti-Form was cited for serious safety violations.
Keywords: PINNED, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, SET UP, FALLING OBJECT, MOLD, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119839140 | Fatality | Other | Molding and casting machine operators |
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