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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126057900 - Deutsch Metal Components
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Deutsch Metal Components
14800 S. Figueroa St.
Gardena, CA 90248
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3594
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362573255 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $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 | Other | 3203 A | 05/01/2002 | 05/31/2002 | $150 | $375 | $0 | 09/18/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3314 H | 05/01/2002 | 05/08/2002 | $600 | $3,375 | $0 | 09/18/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 24, 2002, Employee #1, a master craftsman, was setting up feed gears of machine Number 3, an Acme-Gridley, 6-spindle chucking machine with Serial Number 71632-A. Machine Number 1-B was running the exact same job in that department. The Model Number was RAC-6, and the Serial Number was 71676-B. Employee #1 wanted to check the numbers on the feed gears that were utilized on machine 1-B to be exactly sure. Employee #1 went to machine 1-B, opened the safety cover of the feed change gears and noted the number of the forward gear. Since it was hard to see the numbers on the rear gear due to machine oil and grease, Employee #1 used a rag and wrapped that around his right thumb to wipe off the oil from the gear to see the numbers on it better. The rag became caught in the running gears and pulled his thumb into the machine, amputating his right thumb. This equipment was capable for more machining operations in a single setup to finish product to high standards of sustained accuracy in the shortest time. His employer failed to ensure that the machine had proper safety guards in place. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat his thumb.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CLEANING, THUMB, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126057900 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |