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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300779717 - M5 Steel Manufacturing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
M5 Steel Manufacturing Inc
1450 Mirasol St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Mailing Address:
1450 Mirasel St, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5051
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/26/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101052207 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | 18 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $55,330 | $0 | $0 | $4,045 | $0 | $59,375 |
| Current Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $485 | $0 | $6,335 |
| 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 | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 461 C | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $325 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23400016 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3328 D | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3576 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3661 C | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 4199 A01 | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $485 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 4650 E | 12/16/2002 | 12/29/2002 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02001 | Serious | 4214 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $5,625 | $20,250 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 11. | 03001 | Serious | 3995 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 12. | 04001 | Serious | 23400017 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 13. | 05001 | Serious | 23400023 | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 14. | 06001 | Serious | 3577 E | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 15. | 07001 | Serious | 3578 G | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 16. | 08001 | Serious | 4070 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 17. | 09001 | Serious | 4075 A | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $0 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 18. | 10001 | Serious | 4185 | 12/16/2002 | 12/24/2002 | $225 | $4,385 | $0 | 01/10/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:10 p.m., on July 9, 2002, Employee #1, a 44-year old male press operator with several years of experience with M-5 Steel, was assigned to fabricate 10,000 hangers (small metal sheet parts having two 45 degrees bents in the middle of the part with an elongated "Z"-like shape). The employee was using a No. 3 Chicago Press Brake, Model No. 1012L, and Serial No. 20432 that was located in the press department. Employee #1 was bending parts, when he accidentally pressed the foot control while his right hand was within the point of operation. The foot control activated the ram of the brake press to come down, partially amputating the first second, third and fourth finger on the employee's right hand. Employee #1 was transported to USC Medical Center, where he was treated for his injuries and released. A further inspection reveled that the press brake did not have an operational safety guard.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300779717 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |