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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312317928 - Alcast Foundry Inc
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Alcast Foundry Inc
2910 Fisk Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3365
NAICS: 331524/Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Arrastim, L:Regionp1
Case Closed: 09/23/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694529 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 11 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 13 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,825 | $0 | $0 | $7,535 | $0 | $29,360 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,745 | $0 | $16,145 |
| 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 | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 C | 11/12/2010 | 12/24/2010 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 23400016 A | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $205 | $205 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 25000010 A | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $175 | $205 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3314 G02 A | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 4975 | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $175 | $205 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 3328 B | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $345 | $410 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 4190 B | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $205 | $205 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5008 H | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $0 | $205 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 5194 E01 | 11/12/2010 | 12/12/2010 | $175 | $275 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 02001 | Serious | 23400012 A | 11/12/2010 | 03/22/2012 | $0 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 13. | 03001 | Other | 23400022 A | 11/12/2010 | 11/19/2010 | $230 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 04001 | Serious | 4002 A | 11/12/2010 | 11/19/2010 | $14,400 | $14,400 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 15. | 05001 | Other | 4650 B | 11/12/2010 | 11/19/2010 | $235 | $2,475 | $0 | 11/29/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 22, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker, were working on a Tilt Pour Machine when the coworker was called to another area. Another coworker came to assist Employee #1 with the pouring operations. Employee #1 and the second coworker continued operating the tilt machine. The coworker was operating the controls and Employee #1 was standing on the other side of the tilt machine. Employee #1 bent down to pick up the tongs and placed his right hand on the Tilt Pour machine. The coworker did not see Employee #1 and started the cycle causing the press to close. Employee #1's right hand became caught, crushing his right index finger and right thumb.
Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312317928 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |