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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307587584 - Eldorado Cartridge
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Eldorado Cartridge
12801 Us Highway 95s
Boulder City, NV 89124
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 62508, Boulder City, NV 89006
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3482
NAICS: 332992/Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Mfg 3463-3677
Case Closed: 10/03/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101043149 | ||
| Accident | 101043164 | ||
| Referral | 202486858 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $56,000 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $62,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $33,600 | $0 | $360 | $0 | $37,560 |
| 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. | 01001A | Willful | 19100217 B06 I | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $33,600 | $56,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Willful | 19100217 C01 I | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $1,800 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02003A | Serious | 19100217 D01 I | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02003B | Serious | 19100217 D01 II | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02003C | Serious | 19100217 E01 I | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02003D | Serious | 19100217 E03 | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 03001A | Other | 618054001 A | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $360 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 03001B | Other | 618054001 B | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 03001C | Other | 618054001 C | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 03001D | Other | 618054001 E | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 03001E | Other | 618054002 | 09/07/2004 | 10/10/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2004, Employee #1, working at an ammunition manufacturing facility, was operating a bullet-crimping machine. The bullet-crimping machine's two-hand trip system was circumvented by keeping one of the buttons in a constantly engaged position. It allowed the operator to press only one button to cycle the machine. A plexi-glass guard and plate guard located in front of the ram were removed to allow for quick access of the ram area. And a mechanical lever that prevented the ram from cycling, when a bullet plate, die, was not inserted under the ram, was broken. He attempted to dislodge the stuck bullet from the ram. He inadvertently started the mechanical power press as he reached under the ram and caused it to cycle. Employee #1 was hospitalized with a fractured hand.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER PRESS, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND, PRESS, UNGUARDED, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307587584 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machine operators, not specified |