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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119866390 - Techni-Cast Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Techni-Cast Corporation
11220 S Garfield Ave
South Gate, CA 90280
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362167157 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,750 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $6,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $935 | $0 | $935 |
| 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 | 23950051 A01 | 02/23/1995 | 04/11/1995 | $185 | $375 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 25300043 | 02/23/1995 | 04/11/1995 | $250 | $1,250 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 4309 C | 02/23/1995 | 04/11/1995 | $500 | $4,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attempting to rip a piece of cardboard 5/8 in. thick, 14 to 15 in. wide, and approximately 25 in. long. As the blade of the radial arm saw passed through the cardboard, Employee #1 attempted to pull it from the opposite side. The blade caught the cardboard and pulled it back into the cutting area, along with Employee #1's left hand, which was holding cardboard. Employee #1 sustained an amputation of the distal end of his left little finger. He was given first aid and transported for medical attention. Employee #1 had removed the anti-kickback device before using the saw.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, SAW, BLADE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119866390 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |