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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126179555 - Felix Tool & Engineering
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Felix Tool & Engineering
14749 Calvert St.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
Mailing Address:
14535 Bessemer St., Van Nuys, CA 91411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/19/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362509234 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 7 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 8 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,625 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $15,675 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $675 | $0 | $13,275 |
| 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 | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 A | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3273 A | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4202 C | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 E01 | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 6151 C01 | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $0 | $110 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 14301 A01 | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 3210 A | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $225 | $2,025 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 03001 | Serious | 4192 A | 11/27/2001 | 12/30/2001 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 02/05/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on August 25, 2001, Employee #1 of Felix Tool and Engineering was operating a Walsh punch press machine. While removing a metal filter from the machine, the press came down on his hands. The punch press was using full-revolution clutches and did not incorporate a single-stroke control. Employee #1's right ring finger and left index finger were amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLUTCH, PUNCH PRESS, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126179555 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |