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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1261322.015 - Alhambra Foundry Company Limited
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Alhambra Foundry Company Limited
1147 Meridian Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
Mailing Address:
1147 Meridian Ave, Alhambra, CA 91803
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1260495 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $57,600 | $225,090 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $283,390 |
| Current Penalty | $57,600 | $225,090 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $283,390 |
| 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) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $700 | $700 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 5157(C)(2) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $9,090 | $9,090 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 03001 | Willful | 3314(C) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $108,000 | $108,000 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 3314(G)(2)(A) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 05001 | Serious | 3314(I)(1) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 06001 | Serious | 5157(C)(4) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 07001 | Willful | 5157(D) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $108,000 | $108,000 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 8. | 08001 | Serious | 5157(G)(1) | 02/27/2018 | 03/13/2018 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 03/27/2018 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on August 28, 2017, Employee #1 was cleaning the hopper of the Air Pollution Control equipment. There was a jam in the auger/screw conveyor, and the employee was trying to clear the jam. Employee #1 did not lockout/tagout the equipment and his legs became caught in the conveyor/auger and were amputated. He was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: Amputated, Auger Mechanism, Caught In, Cleaning, Conveyor, Hopper, Jammed, Leg, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1261322.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |