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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119897460 - Unique Stamping & Coating
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Unique Stamping & Coating
2233 East Philadelphia Street
Ontario, CA 91761
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3465
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/13/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362238503 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 | Serious | 4193 E02 | 10/06/1995 | 10/12/1995 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:45 p.m. on May 22, 1995, Employee #1 was operating an 80-ton Niagara mechanical punch press #18 in the stamping shop, making 3 3/10 in. diameter center holes in 12 1/4 in. diameter wheels. He was removing the wheel from the die when the hub brake shoe cracked and broke the spring loaded retaining bolt on the brake shoe assembly. Consequently, the entire brake assembly fell apart, causing the top section of the ram and upper die to fall and crush and amputate the first digit of Employee #1's right thumb. He was hospitalized. The retaining bolt and brake shoes were installed six months and three months, respectively, prior to the accident. The crack on the hub brake shoe possibly occurred due to general fatigue since the punch press was very old. The employer regularly performed repairs, service, and maintenance on the punch press, and was found to be in compliance.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, BRAKE, THUMB, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, PUNCH PRESS, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119897460 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |