Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125964718 - West Coast Chain Mfg. Co.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
West Coast Chain Mfg. Co.
4245 Pacific Privado
Ontario, CA 91762
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9088, Ontario, CA 91762
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3496
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/10/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101150506 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $135 | $0 | $14,535 |
| Current Penalty | $2,475 | $0 | $0 | $135 | $0 | $2,610 |
| 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 | 3578 G | 05/30/2001 | 06/13/2001 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 07/13/2001 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4186 B | 05/30/2001 | 06/13/2001 | $2,475 | $14,400 | $0 | 07/13/2001 | D - Govt Dismissed |
Investigation Summary
At about 07:30 a.m. on December 13, 2000, Employee #1 was operating a small, tabletop punch press, the Universal Spring Machine-1509, to form springs for retractable key chains. While operating the spring machine, Employee #1 tried to remove a jammed part from the punch press as the press was running. Her right hand got caught in the point of operation. Employee #1's index finger and thumb were smashed. Right after the accident, Employee #1 was taken to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and a surgery was performed on her hand. She was hospitalized for tree days. The employer was engaged in the manufacturing of retractable key chains. The employer had 47 employees who were non-unionized.
Keywords: FINGER, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, LACERATION, PUNCH PRESS, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125964718 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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