Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310601307 - Aluminum Die Casting Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Aluminum Die Casting Co., Inc.
10775 San Sevaine Way
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3363
NAICS: 331521/Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/30/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2008
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 102548450 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $135 | $0 | $135 |
Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $135 | $0 | $135 |
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 | 3328 E | 04/30/2008 | 05/18/2008 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:40 p.m. on November 1, 2007, Employee #1 was operating a Denison Multi-press Machine. The machine is activated by two hand controls. While Employee #1 was operating the machine the pin connected to the piston (located on the right side of the multi-press) malfunctioned, and the press continued to cycle on its own. At this time, the die came down on Employee #1's fingers. Employee #1 stopped the machine by pressing the emergency stop button. Employee #1 sustained a serious crushing injury to two fingers on his right hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, HAND CONTROL, FINGER, EMERGENCY STOP, PUNCH PRESS
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 310601307 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |