Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120050422 - Douglas Furniture
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Douglas Furniture
4000 Freeman Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/25/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361322456 | ||
| Referral | 902427483 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,495 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $13,145 |
| Current Penalty | $1,495 | $0 | $0 | $2,175 | $0 | $3,670 |
| 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 | 3576 A | 06/17/1994 | 07/14/1994 | $185 | $185 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4202 C | 06/17/1994 | 07/14/1994 | $185 | $465 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 06/17/1994 | 06/29/1994 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 3382 A | 06/17/1994 | 08/04/1994 | $375 | $1,875 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 3577 B | 06/17/1994 | 07/14/1994 | $90 | $935 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 3577 E | 06/17/1994 | 07/14/1994 | $1,405 | $1,405 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 06001 | Other | 4184 A | 06/17/1994 | 08/04/1994 | $305 | $1,405 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 8. | 07001 | Other | 5097 B01 | 06/17/1994 | 08/04/1994 | $375 | $1,875 | $0 | 06/29/1994 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing adjusting/testing operations on the die area at the point of operation of a 46 ton Federal power press. The required lockout/blockout precautions were not performed. During a test cycle, Employee #1 put his hand into the press, attempting to adjust a screw that tensioned the die. He sustained a severe crushing injury to his right thumb and index finger, resulting in the partial amputation of the right thumb and a total amputation of the index finger. An accident-related citation was issued.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, THUMB, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120050422 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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