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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125930610 - Virco Manufacturing
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Virco Manufacturing
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101691210 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $54,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $54,000 |
| Current Penalty | $23,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,100 |
| 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 | Serious | 4197 A | 03/10/2003 | 03/17/2003 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4203 B | 03/10/2003 | 03/17/2003 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4214 A | 03/10/2003 | 03/17/2003 | $5,100 | $18,000 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2002, Employee #1 was working in Cell Number 3, at a wood manufacturing facility. He was using a Verson press brake, Serial Number 1962720865, to die-form 16 in. to 17 in. wire rods. Employee #1 was removing a piece from the point of operation when the upper die fell on his right hand, amputating four of his fingers.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, STRUCK BY, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125930610 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |