Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125899195 - California Steel Industries, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office

Inspection Nr: 125899195

Report ID: 0950633

Date Opened: 03/19/1999

Site Address:
California Steel Industries, Inc.
14000 San Bernardino Ave
Fontana, CA 92335

Mailing Address:
Po Box 5080, Fontana, CA 92335

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3312

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/19/1999

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/17/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362040669

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201152063

Event: 12/18/1998

Employee's arm amputated when caught between melt and coil

On December 18, 1998, Employee #1 and coworkers were replacing a high-tension 1-in. steel eye band that had broken off a melt coil. The coil was suspended on the C-hook, 5 in. to 6 in. off the ground. The remaining bands broke, releasing stored compressed energy and pinning Employee #1's arm between the melt and a stationary steel coil. Employee #1 sustained a severe crushing injury to his left arm and was transported to the Loma Linda University Medical Center where he was diagnosed and surgically treated for a total avulsion of the left forearm, elbow and upper arm. The employer had a written, implemented procedure for banding and lifting the coils and all employees in the department have been trained in the operation. The coils were to be set on the ground during banding.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, STEEL, PINNED, FOREARM, CRUSHED, ARM, ELBOW

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125899195			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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