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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300762739 - Virco Mfg Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Virco Mfg Corporation
2027 Harpers Way
Torrance, CA 90501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/17/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362433682 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 4206 A | 02/19/2002 | 03/01/2002 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 26, 2001, Employee #1, a machine operator with a furniture manufacturer, was operating a 60-ton punch press, Serial Number 52411, which was manufactured by Federal Press Company, Elkhart, Indiana. The press was set up to be operated by an unanchored foot pedal which could be moved as close to the press as desired. While Employee #1 was attempting to get the lower front corner of a side frame properly positioned in the pinch point area of the dies, the press cycled, amputating three fingers of her right hand. She does not recall having stepped on the foot pedal. The front guard of the press had an opening measuring 7-in. by 24.25-in. and was 11 in. in front of the pinch point area of the dies. The point of operation of the press did not have properly applied and employed point of operation devices or guards.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, POINT OF OPERATION, PUNCH PRESS, PRESS, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300762739 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |