Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120130851 - R & S Metal Stampling
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
R & S Metal Stampling
4580 Alvarado Canyon Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/24/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362244873 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 1 | 11 | 19 | ||
| Current Violations | 7 | 1 | 11 | 19 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $30,000 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $47,625 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 461 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/30/1995 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400021 | 03/01/1995 | 03/30/1995 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400023 | 03/01/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 25000008 A01 | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 25000009 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3328 D | 03/01/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3578 G | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3577 E | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 4312 | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $125 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 4202 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 4202 B | 03/01/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 3203 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/30/1995 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 03001 | Serious | 4070 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/01/1995 | $0 | $750 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 04001 | Serious | 23400022 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 05001 | Serious | 3314 A | 03/01/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 06001 | Serious | 3314 F | 03/01/1995 | 03/30/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 07001 | Serious | 3314 B | 03/01/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 08001 | Willful | 4208 A05 | 03/01/1995 | 03/06/1995 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 19. | 09001 | Serious | 4208 G02 | 03/01/1995 | 03/16/1995 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | 03/20/1995 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 2:05 p.m. on January 3, 1995, Employee #1, of R. S. Metal Stamping, was operating a malfunctioning 30 ton punch press. The punch press was not cycling the ram as it was designed to do, due to a malfunctioning air activator. The dual hand controls were not guarded as required and were improperly designed. Employee #1 was sanding a pin on a die that was still in the press. He did not lock out or block out the power during this sanding operation. The left hand control (activation) was tied down in the ON position, per employer's instructions. Apparently, while Employee #1 was sanding a portion of the die with his left hand, a tool fell onto the unguarded right hand activation control and the press engaged, causing it to cycle. His left hand was crushed and his index, middle, and ring fingers were amputated. Employee #1 was transferred by paramedics to USCD Medical Center, where he was hospitalized for 11 days. He is presently recovering at home from his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120130851 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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