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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310486675 - Western Steel Cutting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Steel Cutting, Inc.
6210 South Garfield Avenue
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3398
NAICS: 332811/Metal Heat Treating
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/21/2007
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102469418 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $690 | $0 | $2,265 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $1,150 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $50 | $85 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3650 T29 | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $200 | $350 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3664 A | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $50 | $85 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3650 T01 | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $50 | $85 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3660 A | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $50 | $85 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3578 G | 05/22/2007 | 06/01/2007 | $750 | $1,575 | $0 | 06/25/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 20, 2001, Employee #1 was cutting metal bands that were wrapped around a stack of bars that were on a pallet that was supported on the forks of a forklift truck. When Employee #1 was standing in front of the load when he cut the metal bands, one of the steel bars weighing about 750 lbs. fell from the stack of bars, striking Employee #1. The load was not adequately secured on the load-engaging device and the pallet holding the metal bars was not adequately supported by the forks of the truck. Employee #1 was experienced in the job being performed. Employee #1 was driving an industrial forklift truck manufactured by Hyster, serial number C5D 12647 S, but had not been trained or certified by the employer to operate the vehicle. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, METAL BAR, UNSECURED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, UNTRAINED, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310486675 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |