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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1211744.015 - Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Dynamic Tool Co., Inc.
1421 Vanderbilt Dr.
El Paso, TX 79935
Mailing Address:
1421 Vanderbilt Dr., El Paso, TX 79935
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332710/Machine Shops
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/21/2017
Emphasis: L:Fabmetsh
Case Closed: 08/23/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1184239 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,542 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,542 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $3,100 |
| 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 | 19040039 A02 | 07/10/2017 | 07/28/2017 | $100 | $3,232 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/10/2017 | 07/28/2017 | $3,000 | $4,310 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on February 17, 2017, an employee and a supervisor/owner were setting the apparatus on the press. The stainless steel shaft was pressed down into the aluminum to form the can. The shaft was not going into the aluminum block, the pressure (2,000 psi) was held on the shaft for a few seconds when the shaft shattered. When the stainless steel shaft shattered the employee was struck on the abdomen by a piece of the shaft. The employee had a piece of stainless steel shaft which became lodged in his abdomen. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Abdomen, Flying Object, Machine Guarding, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1211744.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinists |