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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310493697 - Et Balancing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Et Balancing Inc
12823 Athens Way
Los Angeles, CA 90061
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: 04/14/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102474459 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,825 | $0 | $5,825 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,150 | $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 | 342 A | 04/20/2009 | 12/02/2008 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 05/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 A | 04/20/2009 | 05/23/2009 | $100 | $175 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 04/20/2009 | 05/23/2009 | $100 | $195 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3660 A | 04/20/2009 | 05/23/2009 | $100 | $260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3668 A01 | 04/20/2009 | 05/23/2009 | $100 | $195 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on November 8, 2008, Employee #1, a mechanical technician, was operating an abrasive wheel cut-off saw to cut a steel H-beam. He was assigned this task by his employer, who specializes in balancing rotors, shafts, fans and bearings for industrial and aviation applications. Before beginning work, Employee #1 mounted a new abrasive cutting wheel on the saw. Following the installation of the cutting wheel and upon its initial use, the saw began making a rattling sound and then shattered. Pieces of the shattered wheel struck Employee #1 on his left hand, inflicting lacerations on his left hand between the fourth and fifth fingers and extending to his wrist. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. The incident investigation reveled that the saw was protected by a steel guard that covered a periphery of approximately 300 degrees. However, it was unknown whether the cutting wheel shattered while cutting the H-beam or upon initial activation. No accident-related citations were issued to the employer.
Keywords: FINGER, MACHINIST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HAND, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310493697 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Machinists |