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Inspection: 301278818 - Dba Duramar Interior Surfaces
Inspection Information - Office: Ca South (Hh Unit)
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
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101691939 |
| 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 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301278818 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |