Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120034467 - Hydro Deep Draw
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Hydro Deep Draw
543 West 135th St
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
543 W. 135th St., Gardena, CA 90248
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3354
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362019887 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $225 | $0 | $3,725 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $110 | $0 | $1,860 |
| 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 | 3203 A 7 C | 01/06/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $110 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 A | 01/06/1997 | 02/06/1997 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a hydraulic press to make parts. This press had a platen that descended slowly until it was stopped by two 6 in. steel posts. Employee #1 was standing under the platen, resting his hand on the stop post, when the platen came down, crushing his hand and amputating two of his fingers.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, HYDRAULIC PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120034467 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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