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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126152701 - Research Metal Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Research Metal Industries Inc
6065 S Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Mailing Address:
6065 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90047
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3469
NAICS: 332116/Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101161271 | ||
| Complaint | 78826369 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $785 | $0 | $15,185 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $0 | $785 | $0 | $7,985 |
| 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 | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $260 | $260 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 11/10/2004 | 11/23/2004 | $7,200 | $14,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on June 30, 2004, Employee #1 was working in the Press Department of the Research Metal Industries Incorporation (RMI) located in Los Angeles, California. Employee #1 was operating a Niagra punch press, Model A3, to cut 2.75 in.-circles from a strip of stainless steel sheet metal. With each cut, Employee #1 was required to use both hands to reposition the strip of metal on the dies for the subsequent cut. During this process, Employee #1 stepped on the foot pedal trip with his right foot while his right hand was within the point of operation. Employee #1 amputated his right index finger. Employee #1 was initially transported to Daniel Freeman Hospital, then subsequently transferred to University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center, where he stayed for 2 nights.
Keywords: STEEL PLATE, DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, METAL SHEET, POINT OF OPERATION, METAL STRIP, PUNCH PRESS, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126152701 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |