Inspection Detail

Inspection: 301278818 - Dba Duramar Interior Surfaces

Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South

Inspection Nr: 301278818

Report ID: 0950662

Date Opened: 02/09/2004

Site Address:
Dba Duramar Interior Surfaces
2500 White Rd
Irvine, CA 92614

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2431

NAICS: 321918/Other Millwork (including Flooring)

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 07/15/2004

Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing

Emphasis: L:Regionp1, S:Targeted Compl & Consult

Case Closed: 07/20/2011

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101691939

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	6			8		14
Current Violations	6			8		14
Initial Penalty	$39,375	$0	$0	$1,500	$0	$40,875
Current Penalty	$39,375	$0	$0	$1,500	$0	$40,875
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Other	461 A	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$225	$225	$0	-
2.	01002	Other	3203 B	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$225	$225	$0	-
3.	01003	Other	3328 D	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$165	$165	$0	-
4.	01004	Other	3664 A	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$225	$225	$0	-
5.	01005	Other	3668 A01	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$165	$165	$0	-
6.	01006	Other	5144 E01	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$165	$165	$0	-
7.	01007	Other	5144 F01	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$165	$165	$0	-
8.	01008	Other	5144 K	07/15/2004	08/14/2004	$165	$165	$0	-
9.	02001	Serious	23400022 A	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$3,150	$3,150	$0	-
10.	03001	Serious	3314 A	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$12,600	$12,600	$0	-
11.	04001	Serious	3999 B	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$4,725	$4,725	$0	-
12.	05001	Serious	4075 A	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$12,600	$12,600	$0	-
13.	06001	Serious	4300 D	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$3,150	$3,150	$0	-
14.	07001	Serious	4312	07/15/2004	07/22/2004	$3,150	$3,150	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201691300

Event: 02/02/2004

Employee's Fingers Are Amputated While Cleaning Machine

On February 2, 2004, Employee #1 with Duramar Interior Surfaces (a manufacturer of melamine panels and laminate and hardwood flooring), was working alone on a thermal press machine (a lamination press) when he noticed that the laminate paper appeared dirty. He checked the end of the machine where the finished product is automatically placed on a pallet. Employee #1 failed to lock out the machine because he thought that wiping off the dirt would be fast. At the time of the accident, a gear, chain and sprocket mechanism had been removed while awaiting a replacement part. The chain is located 49 in. above the ground. When Employee #1 tried to wipe off the dirt with a towel by reaching over the chain, it caught his left jacket sleeve and pulled it in. Employee #1 used his right hand to try to pull his left hand away from the chain. His right hand then became caught in the machine. After Employee #1 called for help, a coworker turned off the machine. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Western Medical Center for amputation of his right ring and pinky fingers and nerve injury to his left arm and left pinky finger. The employee that had removed the guard indicated that he left it off due to the difficulty of removing and installing it, and due to the light traffic in this area.

Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, GEAR, PRESS, UNGUARDED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301278818			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Pressing machine operators

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