Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125989848 - T N Sheet Metal Inc

Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South

Inspection Nr: 125989848

Report ID: 0950662

Date Opened: 12/02/2003

Site Address:
T N Sheet Metal Inc
18385 Bandilier Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Mailing Address:
18285 Bandilier Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3444

NAICS: 332321/Metal Window and Door Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/02/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 05/02/2013

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101691814

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	1			12		13
Current Violations	1			12		13
Initial Penalty	$12,600	$0	$0	$2,845	$0	$15,445
Current Penalty	$12,600	$0	$0	$1,210	$0	$13,810
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	461 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$150	$225	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
2.	01002	Other	3241 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$150	$225	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
3.	01003	Other	3320	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$0	$225	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
4.	01004	Other	14300033 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$150	$225	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
5.	01005	Other	23400016 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$0	$165	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
6.	01006	Other	23400021	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$165	$250	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
7.	01007	Other	23400022 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$0	$250	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
8.	01008	Other	23400023	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$0	$165	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
9.	01009	Other	25000008 A	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$110	$165	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
10.	01010	Other	3668 F	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$225	$560	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
11.	01011	Other	6151 C01	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$150	$225	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
12.	01012	Other	6151 C01	03/02/2004	04/01/2004	$110	$165	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement
13.	02001	Serious	4214 A	03/02/2004	03/09/2004	$12,600	$12,600	$0	08/23/2004	F - Formal Settlement

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201691037

Event: 11/21/2003

Employee Thumb Is Amputated after Being Crushed

At approximately 10:30 a.m. on November 21, 2003, Employee #1, a sheet metal shop helper, was working for a sheet metal construction contractor, when his thumb was caught in a press brake machine. The employer specialized in custom architectural sheet metal trim for commercial new construction projects. The small shop crew fabricated items from a blue print and the field crew completed the installation at the job site. Employee #1 and a coworker, the press operator, were using a Roper Whitney of Rockport hydraulic press brake, Identification Number AB1216k0 16 GA, fabricating 20 gauge galvanized rain gutters into custom shapes. Employee #1 was working approximately 12 ft away from the press operator. Employee #1 was removing the narrow end of the part from the press brake, while his thumb was inside the brake opening, pulling on the part when the coworker inadvertently stepped on the foot mounted press control, which actuated the press while Employee #1's thumb was in the point of operation. Employee #1's thumb on his right hand was amputated. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries. An accident related serious violation was issued. A comprehensive survey was conducted of the sheet metal shop area and the company's safety program.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEET METAL, PRESS BRAKE, CONSTRUCTION, THUMB, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, HYDRAULIC PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125989848			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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