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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1545050.015 - Washington Ornamental Iron Works Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Washington Ornamental Iron Works Inc.
17926 South Broadway
Gardena, CA 90247
Mailing Address:
17926 S. Broadway, Gardena, CA 90247
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332323/Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/21/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1784227 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $40,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,500 |
| Current Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| 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 | 3384(B) | 01/07/2022 | 01/24/2022 | $22,500 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4002(A) | 01/07/2022 | 01/24/2022 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | 02/06/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on July 7, 2021, an employee was crouching on the ground using a Hougen Mag Drill to drill holes into galvanized metal embeds strapped to a pallet. The employee wore a glove on his left hand while operating the drill. During the process of drilling the 48th hole, the employee lost balance and fell toward the rotating drill bit. The glove and the employee's left thumb became caught and wrapped around the drill bit. The employee attempted to shut off the drill but was unable to reach the power button. A coworker saw the incident and disconnected power by pulling the drill's power cable, then assisted the employee in freeing his hand. The employee sustained a full amputation of the left thumb. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. The injury was reported to Cal/OSHA Long Beach District Office the same day, and an investigation was initiated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Finger, Fingertip, Glove, Hand, Lost Balance, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1545050.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |