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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120029608 - Deutsch American Pneumatic Tool
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Deutsch American Pneumatic Tool
14710 Maple Avenue
Gardena, CA 90245
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3546
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362563389 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,935 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,935 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $5,300 |
| 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 | 2760 F | 03/03/1998 | 03/17/1998 | $300 | $935 | $0 | 04/22/1998 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 A | 03/03/1998 | 03/17/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 04/22/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was being instructed by a supervisor on how to run a centerless grinder. Under normal operation, a part was inserted into the side of the machine and was automatically ejected from the opposite side. Employee #1 did not understand this and he reached into the machine. His finger struck the abrasive wheel, sustaining enough damage that the tip had to be surgically amputated. Employee #1 normally worked as a painter and operating the grinder was not part of his regular job responsibilities.
Keywords: GRINDER, FINGER, STRUCK AGAINST, INEXPERIENCE, ABRASIVE WHEEL, GRINDING WHEEL, PAINTER, UNTRAINED, GRINDING MACHINE, BLIND REACHING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120029608 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |