Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126218577 - Brightworks Enterprises,Inc.Dba Bright Polishing
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Brightworks Enterprises,Inc.Dba Bright Polishing
1423 W. 134th St.
Gardena, CA 90249
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/28/2000
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/06/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362572760 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,030 | $0 | $0 | $870 | $0 | $21,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,670 | $0 | $0 | $870 | $0 | $4,540 |
| 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 | 11/13/2000 | 11/17/2000 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400021 | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $175 | $175 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23400022 A | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $260 | $260 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 G | 11/13/2000 | 12/16/2000 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194 E01 | 11/13/2000 | 11/26/2000 | $130 | $130 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 23400017 A | 11/13/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $260 | $2,360 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 4070 A | 11/13/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $1,575 | $3,935 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 4002 A | 11/13/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $260 | $3,935 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 05001 | Serious | 3203 A07 B | 11/13/2000 | 11/23/2000 | $1,575 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/05/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:31 a.m. on July 3, 2000, Employee #1, of Bright Polishing, Inc., was using the polishing machine located against the west wall of the main shop to polish rims. He then moved to use the standard polish lathe machine in the center of the shop. When he turned on the lathe, a wrench flew out from the wheel and struck him on the right temple and then on his right shoulder and hand. Employee #1 sustained multiple fractures of his hand, for which he was hospitalized. Apparently, a coworker was changing the polishing wheel and other parts on the lathe and had not locked out the machine or posted a sign stating DO NOT USE or OUT OF SERVICE. The employer had not developed, implemented, maintained, or trained employees on energy control procedures to be utilized when cleaning, repairing, servicing, or adjusting machinery and equipment, such as polishing wheels. The employer was cited for an accident-related violation of T8CCR 3203(a)(7)(b), for lack of an Injury and Illness Prevention Program and training.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LATHE, METAL SHOP, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNTRAINED, COMMUNICATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126218577 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |
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