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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307181370 - Mercury Broach Co, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Mercury Broach Co, Inc.
2546 Seaman Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Mailing Address:
2546 Seaman Ave, El Monte, CA 90731
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3452
NAICS: 332722/ Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362604902 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $260 | $0 | $11,060 |
| Current Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,100 |
| 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 | 4203 B | 10/26/2006 | 11/28/2006 | $0 | $260 | $0 | 01/31/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 B | 10/26/2006 | 11/05/2006 | $8,100 | $10,800 | $0 | 01/31/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 19, 2006, Employee #1, a temporary employee, was operating a Pioneer broaching machine Number 20, Model Number VT- 630B. Employee #1 was told to load each part (bolt) on the top of a push-rod in the machine through an 8-in. by 9.5-in. opening on the housing of the machine. To make the parts, Employee #1 was supposed to press two palm buttons with his hands, which would cause the push-rod to move upward into the opening of operation where the was to be made. After the part was made, it was removed from the machine and Employee #1 was supposed to engage a lever and the then press the palm-buttons to descend the push-rod. Employee #1 stated that he pressed the palm buttons to descend the rod seconds before the accident he removed his hands off the palm buttons to load a part onto the push-rod. This caused the rod to move upward, but Employee #1 did not know the rod was moving upward while he was loading the part. The rod pushed Employee #1's finger into the point of operation, amputating his left index finger. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for his injury. The two-palm buttons were merely a tripping device, which were not interlocked with the machine operation. The palm-buttons were not located far enough from the point-of-operation to prevent an injury.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, MACHINE OPERATOR, POINT OF OPERATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307181370 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Production helpers |