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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301335378 - Vermax Inc. Dba Century Cast Products
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Vermax Inc. Dba Century Cast Products
1239 E Franklin Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3281
NAICS: 327991/Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/27/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362497968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,750 | $0 | $5,750 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,750 | $0 | $5,750 |
| 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 | 06/20/2005 | 07/18/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 C | 06/20/2005 | 07/18/2005 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on May 11, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a portable angle grinder, grinding plastic-resin parts on sinks and bathtubs in order to smooth the edges. The grinder being used by Employee #1 had a particular button that was to be kept depressed in order to operate. Releasing the button automatically stopped the grinder wheel from revolving. Employee #1 placed the grinder on a surface and released the operating button after grinding a wall. Employee #1 observed the grinder wheel continuously revolving without him depressing the operating button. Employee #1 observed the operating button was jammed in the depressed position. He then tapped the button a few times in an attempt to get the button to pop up. Employee #1 did not unplug the grinder before attempting this. Employee #1's tapping on the grinder caused the grinder to fall off the surface toward him. Employee #1 attempted to dodge the falling grinder but it made contact with his left lower arm. He sustained lacerations to his lower left arm, including lacerations to arteries and tendons, which required hospitalization.
Keywords: GRINDER, WHEEL, TENDON, LACERATION, ARM, ARTERY, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301335378 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |