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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309302099 - Mason West Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office
Site Address:
Mason West Inc
1601 E Miraloma Ave
Placentia, CA 92870
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 332710/Machine Shops
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102529211 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,305 | $0 | $23,305 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,305 | $0 | $5,305 |
| 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 | 08/08/2008 | 08/13/2008 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 A | 08/08/2008 | 08/13/2008 | $305 | $305 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3384 B | 08/08/2008 | 08/15/2008 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On February 22, 2008, Employee #1 was directed by his immediate supervisor to drill holes into a piece of sheet metal called a "C-Section" measuring 96 inches long by 14.5 inches wide by 1/8 inch high. The Employer operates a warehouse that manufactures shock mounts for heavy equipment. The C-Section is part of a metal frame that supports an HVAC system. Employee #1 used a Helto Pillar Drilling Machine (Serial Number 9610, Model Number VS 3ZB-UL) with a 0.75 inch diameter drill bit to accomplish the task at hand. The Helto Pillar Drilling Machine is located in the cutting/drilling department, at the northwest end of the warehouse. Employee # 1 drilled a single hole into the C-Section successfully and then adjusted the C-Section on the table to drill the second hole. As Employee # 1 began lowering the drill into the C-Section, the glove (Performance Select Suede Leather Palm Gloves) on his left hand got entangled around the 0.75 inch diameter drill bit. Employee # 1 immediately pushed the emergency stop button with his right hand and proceeded to tell Employer # 3 of the incident. Employer # 2 took Employee #1 to a nearby hospital. Employee #1 suffered an amputation of the left thumb below the first knuckle. Employee #1 is a direct employee of Employer # 1.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, GLOVE, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, DRILL PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309302099 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |