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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125917880 - Universe Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Universe Industries
1604 N Orangethorpe Wy
Anaheim, CA 92801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3469
NAICS: 332116/Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/07/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362366023 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 11 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 11 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $43,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,115 | $0 | $44,315 |
| Current Penalty | $21,600 | $0 | $0 | $1,295 | $0 | $22,895 |
| 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 | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3664 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3576 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3668 A01 | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3273 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $0 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 23400026 | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $0 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 23400016 A | 11/06/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3661 C | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 3653 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $85 | $85 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 4203 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 23400022 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 03001 | Other | 3578 G | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $175 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 04001 | Serious | 4206 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 05001 | Serious | 4192 B | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 06001 | Serious | 4185 | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 07001 | Serious | 4184 B | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $2,700 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 08001 | Other | 4202 A | 11/07/2003 | 12/09/2003 | $175 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/24/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 8, 2003, the employer reported a serious industrial accident had occurred at its Anaheim facility. Employee #1 was seriously injured when his right hand was caught in a running punch press. The employer is a small company engaged in metal stamping for the aerospace industry. Production equipment includes punch presses, CNC machines, notchers, and press brakes. At the time of the accident Employee #1 was operating a full revolution 25-ton Niagara punch press, with foot control. Both the point of operation and the foot control device or pedals were not guarded. Employee #1 was in the act of retrieving a finished part that was adhered to the slide's upper die, when the press double-tripped and a second stroke took place, injuring Employee #1's right hand. The injury resulted in the amputation of the index finger and crushing of the middle finger but Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PUNCH PRESS, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125917880 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |