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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126053941 - Cast-Rite Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Cast-Rite Corporation
515 East Airline Way
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3365
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362017675 | ||
| Accident | 362563736 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 4202 A | 08/18/1997 | 08/21/1997 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4215 B 4 | 08/18/1997 | 08/21/1997 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a Litostdoj hydraulic trim press, model HOS-1-25-400, manufactured in 1986. He had let go of the two hand-control handles and reached into the press when it cycled, amputating four fingers on his left hand. Subsequent investigation showed that the LIMIT switch on the right handle was not working correctly. It appears likely that Employee #1 accidentally activated the left hand control with his left elbow, actuating the press.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, HAND CONTROL, FINGER, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, HYDRAULIC PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, MECH MALFUNCTION, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126053941 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |