Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307164772 - Alarin Aircraft Hinge
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Alarin Aircraft Hinge
6231 Randolph St
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3724
NAICS: 336412/Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101056992 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,950 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $32,850 |
| Current Penalty | $14,355 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $15,255 |
| 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 | 23400023 | 06/20/2005 | 07/03/2005 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 06/20/2005 | 07/03/2005 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 D | 06/20/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $12,600 | $15,750 | $0 | 07/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 3577 E | 06/20/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $1,350 | $4,050 | $0 | 07/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 04001 | Serious | 3578 G | 06/20/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $135 | $4,050 | $0 | 07/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 05001 | Serious | 4207 A | 06/20/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $135 | $4,050 | $0 | 07/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 06001 | Serious | 4185 | 06/20/2005 | 07/03/2005 | $135 | $4,050 | $0 | 07/13/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 1:15 p.m. on April 19, 2005, Employee #1 was working for Alarin Aircraft Hinge, Inc., of Commerce, CA, a firm that produces hinges for the aircraft industry. A department head, he had four years of experience in the trade, and he was a permanent employee of Alarin. When the accident occurred, Employee #1 was setting up a G.W. Bliss power-operated press, Serial Number H6 7958, to use as a shear. He was producing a part that transitioned from a double-sided extrusion hinge to a single-sided hinge. He was adjusting the lower die, when he accidentally tripped the foot control that activates the press. The press cycled and severed the tip of the index finger on his left hand. Employee #1 applied pressure to his severed finger and went to notify another department head. They notified the company planner and vice president. Medical services were called. Paramedics arrived and transported Employee #1 to Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for treatment. He was admitted to the hospital and released four days later. The casual factor leading to the accident was the failure to have the press locked in the off position, deenergized, or blocked.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307164772 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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