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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307180463 - Brush Research Mfg Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Brush Research Mfg Co., Inc.
4642 E Floral Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3991
NAICS: 339994/ Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362598575 | ||
| Accident | 362599292 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $16,850 |
| Current Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $8,285 |
| 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 | 06/24/2006 | 07/14/2006 | $185 | $650 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4207 A01 | 06/24/2006 | 07/14/2006 | $8,100 | $16,200 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on March 9, 2006, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a Thermoforming Sealing Machine, Serial Number FA3380, located in packaging department of the Brush Research Manufacturing Company. The factory installed guard was in place on the machine; however, Employee #1 reached around it to see if the heating plate was hot. She was injured, when the die came down and amputated her index finger.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, DIE CUTTING PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, DIE GUARD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307180463 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Packaging and filling machine operators |