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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309145928 - Vent Vue Window Products Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Vent Vue Window Products Co Inc
2424 Glover Place
Los Angeles, CA 90031
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2431
NAICS: 321911/Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 08/10/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101693380 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 11 | 19 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 12 | 19 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,725 | $0 | $0 | $7,260 | $0 | $38,985 |
| Current Penalty | $20,340 | $0 | $0 | $6,350 | $0 | $26,690 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3241 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3664 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 23400016 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $0 | $205 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 25000007 B | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $0 | $205 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3203 A | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $100 | $135 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3328 D | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $150 | $205 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 4300 D | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 4300 E | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 5144 C02 | 10/17/2006 | 11/16/2006 | $100 | $135 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 23400022 A | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $1,800 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 03001 | Serious | 23400023 | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $180 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 04001 | Other | 3577 E | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $200 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 05001 | Serious | 4070 A | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $180 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 16. | 06001 | Serious | 4185 | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $180 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 17. | 07001 | Serious | 4227 A | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $1,800 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 18. | 08001 | Serious | 4312 | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $1,800 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 19. | 09001 | Serious | 3273 I | 10/17/2006 | 10/24/2006 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 11/09/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:45 a.m. on August 22, 2005, Employee #1 was working at the Diehl ripsaw. Employee #1 turned the machine off to go on his break. The rollers spin for a while before coming to a full stop. A roller conveyor was located next to the in-feed side of the ripsaw. Employee #1 attempted to pass between the roller conveyor and the ripsaw. Since it was a tight squeeze Employee #1 lifted his left leg to squeeze through when a piece of wood that was in the machine flew out and pierced his left thigh. Employee #1 was hospitalized and surgery was performed to remove the piece of wood.
Keywords: SPLINTER, MACHINE OPERATOR, THIGH, ROLLER--MACH/PART, SAW, CONVEYOR, FLYING OBJECT, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309145928 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Sawing machine operators |