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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305477184 - Hi-Shear Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Hi-Shear Corporation
2600 Skypark Dr
Torrance, CA 90509
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3965
NAICS: 339993/ Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/28/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362438137 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | Serious | 3314 A | 11/01/2004 | 11/12/2004 | $560 | $22,500 | $0 | 12/03/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:34 p.m. on August 26, 2004, a maintenance mechanic repaired an Industrial Tool, high-torque slotting machine, Serial Number ITS-266-6397. He worked for Hi-Shear Corporation, a manufacturer of aerospace and automotive fasteners that was located in Torrance, California. The mechanic located at column 1-62 in the Pin Factory used a screwdriver as a pry bar. It flew out of his hands and the handle struck him in the face, which caused a fracture of the orbital bone over his right eye. The employee was hospitalized for a severe laceration of the eyelid, which required stitches. He also suffered visual impairment.
Keywords: EYE, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, MECHANIC, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRY BAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305477184 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |