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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126170422 - Coast Cast
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Coast Cast
3025 E Victoria St
Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362537326 | ||
| Accident | 362540197 | ||
| Accident | 362540304 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,120 |
| Current Penalty | $6,030 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,030 |
| 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 | 4215 F04 | 05/20/1998 | 06/07/1998 | $5,000 | $7,500 | $0 | 09/22/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4237 A | 05/20/1998 | 06/07/1998 | $935 | $2,810 | $0 | 09/22/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4237 B | 05/20/1998 | 06/07/1998 | $95 | $2,810 | $0 | 09/22/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on December 27, 1997, Employee #1 was using an MPI vertical wax injection machine, model 34-34, serial #0523. He was withdrawing a mold from the machine when it tripped unexpectedly, crushing his left thumb and amputating the tip. He was transported to UCLA Harbor Medical Center, where he was admitted for treatment. The employer is involved in the manufacture of golf components and parts for medical applications.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, MOLDING MACHINE, THUMB, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, STRUCK BY, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126170422 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Molding and casting machine operators |