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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119849347 - Purex Pool Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Purex Pool Systems
18400 E. Gale Avenue
Industry, CA 91748
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:5091
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362259566 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 4185 | 12/15/1994 | 12/31/1994 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4002 A | 12/15/1994 | 12/31/1994 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:00 noon on August 16, 1994, Employee #1, of Purex Pool Systems, was bending a 1 in. by 12 in. long piece of metal on a press brake in the press area of a plant. The machine is controlled by a foot pedal located at the bottom of the machine. Apparently, Employee #1 pressed the pedal longer than necessary, causing the ram to go all the way down, and his left hand was smashed by the descending ram. He suffered partial amputation to his left middle and index fingers. Employee #1 was taken to Brea Community Hospital and admitted overnight. A few safety violations were found during the inspection and the employer was cited. The employer was ordered to implement corrective measures.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, STRUCK BY, HAND, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119849347 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sheet metal workers |