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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126174754 - Minson Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Minson Corporation
1441 Peerless Way
Montebello, CA 90640
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2514
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/18/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362539132 | ||
| Complaint | 78659976 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $5,560 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $485 | $0 | $5,485 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/20/1998 | 12/08/1998 | $325 | $400 | $0 | 02/25/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4202 C | 11/20/1998 | 12/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/25/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4202 A | 11/20/1998 | 12/08/1998 | $160 | $160 | $0 | 02/25/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4215 A | 11/20/1998 | 12/08/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/25/1999 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on July 1, 1998, Employee #1, working for a manufacturer of light metal patio furniture, was operating a pipe bending machine, Model Number MBH003E, Serial Number 44361-79237. She had no experience as a pipe bending machine operator. While bending a pipe at a 90-degree angle she put her hand in the nip point and activated the machine crushing her fingers and was hospitalized. Her right fifth finger was amputated at the tip and her middle finger was completely amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, BENDING MACHINE, CRUSHED, NIP POINT, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126174754 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |