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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307161430 - Punch Press Products
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Punch Press Products
1911 East 51st Street
Los Angeles, CA 90058
Mailing Address:
2035 East 51 Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3469
NAICS: 332116/Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362618811 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,010 | $0 | $0 | $9,190 | $0 | $28,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $10,500 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400022 C | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $125 | $485 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 25000008 A | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $0 | $485 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3225 A01 | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $0 | $365 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3328 G | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $125 | $605 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3314 A | 10/29/2004 | 11/18/2004 | $500 | $2,250 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 23400023 | 10/29/2004 | 11/10/2004 | $2,250 | $5,850 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 4050 A | 10/29/2004 | 11/10/2004 | $250 | $7,310 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 04001 | Serious | 4075 A | 10/29/2004 | 11/10/2004 | $2,250 | $5,850 | $0 | 12/13/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 a.m. on May 22, 2004, an employee was working by himself and had finished making metal parts at the friction welder machine. The employee was engaged in the procedure of set up changeover on the machine by taking out the jaw mechanisms. He was removing the block jaw on the left side and proceeded to remove two bolts on the jaw on the right. When the employee pushed the two buttons to activate the hydraulic pistons of the jaws, he placed his left hand inside the working area. The employee's finger inadvertently got caught between the support base on the left jaw and the right jaw block. The employee sustained amputation of his left index finger. He was transported to Los Angeles County General Hospital and admitted the same day. He arrived in the hospital at 7:00 a.m. and left the hospital at 2:00 p.m. The Equipment used was a Friction Welder Machine, Number 104, Model Number TH-U-35HW, Welding Capacity 35, Spindle Drive 11 2 / 4, Manufacture Number 379052, Toho Control Systems Ltd, Jaw block 0.625 of an inch, Control Panel CARGAOOF, De Varilla Feeder, Traub Machine Number 228, Electrical Control Panel, 480-volts, Exposed electrical openings.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307161430 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Shaping and joining machine operators |