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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312433634 - Hydraulics International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Hydraulics International, Inc.
9000 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Mailing Address:
20961 Knapp St., Chatsworth, CA 91311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3829
NAICS: 334519/Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/20/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102629482 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,280 | $0 | $23,280 |
| Current Penalty | $10,125 | $0 | $0 | $280 | $0 | $10,405 |
| 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 | 02/10/2010 | 02/16/2010 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 23400016 B01 | 02/10/2010 | 03/15/2010 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 3328 C | 02/10/2010 | 03/01/2010 | $10,125 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/22/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 10, 2009, Employee #1 was working as a lathe machine operator, which was his regular assigned job. For most of the eight-hour shift, Employee #1 had been machining parts (iron turnbuckles measuring 1.5 in. in diameter by 7.75 in. in length) on the Number 61 Victor manual lathe. Employee #1 had placed the spindle control lever in the neutral position and was removing a part out of the chuck. As he was removing the part, his leg accidentally hit the spindle control lever and knocked it down, out of the neutral position. The spindle lever moved because the lock pin failed to hold it in position. Employee #1's left thumb was caught and smashed between the tool and the machine. Paramedics took Employee #1 to Northridge Hospital, where he underwent surgery to repair muscle and nerve damage to his thumb and was hospitalized for two days. He had returned to work at the time this report was written. Investigators concluded that a serious accident-related violation occurred.
Keywords: LATHE, CONTROL LEVER, LOCKING PINS, MACHINE OPERATOR, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312433634 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Machinists |