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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126096825 - Kushwood Chair
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Kushwood Chair
14601 S. Broadway
Gardena, CA 90247
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2166, Gardena, CA 90247
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2426
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/29/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362017527 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $4,875 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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 | 461 A | 03/27/1997 | 04/22/1997 | $300 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400022 B | 03/27/1997 | 04/22/1997 | $300 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 03/27/1997 | 04/22/1997 | $300 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4318 A | 03/27/1997 | 04/22/1997 | $2,500 | $3,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on December 6, 1996, Employee #1, a mechanic/electrician, was checking the oil nozzles that lubricated the runners of a Diehl six-head sticking machine. The nozzles were located just after the first cutting head. Employee #1's right hand contacted the unused and unguarded portion of the blade, amputating four of his fingers.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, STRUCK AGAINST, BLADE, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126096825 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Specified mechanics and repairers |