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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300816485 - Gilwin Company
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Gilwin Company
2354 Lapham Dr
Modesto, CA 95354
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 326199/All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/31/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361725252 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $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 | Other | 3314 G | 09/23/2003 | 10/26/2003 | $100 | $0 | $0 | 10/15/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 09/23/2003 | 10/03/2003 | $200 | $1,800 | $0 | 10/15/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 A | 09/23/2003 | 10/03/2003 | $200 | $1,800 | $0 | 10/15/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 14, 2003, Employee #1, a supervisor, was requested to repair a welding machine where the ball bearings had fallen out. Once Employee #1 had repaired the welder, he ran it through it's cycle to ensure proper performance. While it was cycling, Employee #1 noticed a sensor wire that was being melted by the heat plate when in the down position. The heat plate operates in a vertical position. When the melted wire was noticed, the heat plate was raised above the table as part of its function. Employee #1 reached under the table and under the heat plate to readjust the wire. When the heat plate finished it's above the table function, it lowered to the under the table position and onto Employee #1's left arm. The corner of the heat plate burned Employee #1's arm down to the bone, and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, WELDER, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300816485 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Supervisors, motor vehicle operators |