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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300759370 - Bickerton Iron Works Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Bickerton Iron Works Inc
22118 S Vermont Ave
Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3441
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362404410 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $60,300 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $61,350 |
| Current Penalty | $15,445 | $0 | $0 | $5,910 | $0 | $21,355 |
| 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 | 4215 A | 09/25/2000 | 10/11/2000 | $4,950 | $16,200 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 09/25/2000 | 09/29/2000 | $495 | $16,200 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 A | 10/05/2000 | 10/10/2000 | $14,400 | $22,500 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 4199 A | 10/05/2000 | 10/20/2000 | $550 | $5,400 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 05001 | Other | 4202 A | 10/05/2000 | 10/20/2000 | $550 | $600 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 05002 | Other | 4203 A | 10/05/2000 | 10/20/2000 | $410 | $450 | $0 | 11/20/2000 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked for a company that made iron members and structures for commercial applications. He was using a 110-ton Mubea KBL 2 1/2 iron worker with plate bar, and a section shear with coper notcher and punch, serial #137/15549/17, when he was asked to unjam a punch stuck on the lower die. Employee #1 opened the front panel above the punch, which housed the ram assembly, and released the jammed punch, raising it to the 'up' position. He then turned on the machine to test if the set-up would still work and initiated a cycle. The doors of the ram housing assembly had gibs to hold and align the ram in place. Without the panel door in place, any downward movement of the ram caused it to misalign forward, toward the operator. Employee #1 was initiating the press when the punch came down and hit the forward, inner lip of the lower die. This caused the punch to chip; a particle flew directly toward Employee #1's chest, impaling him near his heart. He sustained puncture wounds, from which he died.
Keywords: DIE, IMPALED, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300759370 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |