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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119871036 - Universal Die Casting
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Universal Die Casting
5001 Santa Fe Ave
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/06/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362163271 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $2,275 | $0 | $7,525 |
| Current Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $1,040 | $0 | $3,470 |
| 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 | 25000008 A | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $240 | $525 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000009 A | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $160 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $160 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3329 C | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $160 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3400 C | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $160 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 6151 C 4 | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $160 | $350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 23400023 | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $810 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 A | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $810 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 04001 | Serious | 3328 E | 06/06/1995 | 07/08/1995 | $810 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an aluminum die cast machine. While setting up the machine for the next part to be produced, he was struck by hot oil that was expelled from a defective flange on a Kuz Wickers aluminum die cast machine across from his work station. The oil ignited Employee #1's shirt. He was hospitalized with first- and second-degree burns to his upper body and face.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, FIRE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, DIE CASTING MACHINE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119871036 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Extruding and forming machine operators |