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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307179879 - Peterson Systems International Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Peterson Systems International Inc.
2350 E. Central Avenue
Duarte, CA 91010
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 326199/All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362599227 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $610 | $0 | $10,510 |
| Current Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $610 | $0 | $10,510 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 06/09/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $305 | $305 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 H | 06/09/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $305 | $305 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 C | 06/09/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4227 E | 06/09/2006 | 06/19/2006 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 12, 2006, at approximately 6:20 am, Employee #1 was working for Peterson Systems International Inc. (PSII). Employee #1 and Employee #2 were operating a metal shear to cut a 0.375 in. thick polyurethane plastic sheet. While the machine was still running, Employee #1 was at the rear of the metal shear using his gloved fingers to remove the plastic part and cleaning trimmed plastic that was stuck to the shears. Employee #2 was on the controls of the metal shear. Employee #2 misunderstood Employee #1 and cycled the machine thinking he was given the order to cycle. Employee #1 suffered an amputated index finger of his left hand. The employee was transported to Methodist Hospital for treatment.
Keywords: SHEARING MACHINE, AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, STUCK, CLEANING, MACHINE OPERATOR, PLASTIC MFG, SHEARED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307179879 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |