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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312434673 - Micro Solutions Enterprises
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Micro Solutions Enterprises
8201 N. Woodley Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811219/Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/14/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/03/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102630100 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,495 | $0 | $26,495 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,495 | $0 | $26,495 |
| 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 | 4352 B | 12/14/2009 | 01/19/2010 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 4352 A03 | 12/14/2009 | 01/19/2010 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4353 G | 12/14/2009 | 01/19/2010 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3203 A04 | 12/14/2009 | 12/22/2009 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 4355 A02 | 12/14/2009 | 01/19/2010 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 4353 A | 12/14/2009 | 01/19/2010 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 23, 2009, Employee #1 was operating a large, 30-foot-long industrial baler, which had a compaction area and a baling area. According to a percipient witness, Employee #1 entered the charging area, the unprotected danger zone, which is approximately 4 feet wide by 4 feet deep by 4 feet high. The baler had a light beam that triggered the ram when the charging area was full. The bailing area was completely full, and the baler ram came forward and crushed Employee #1 against the compacted cardboard. Employee #2, who was nearby, heard Employee #1's cries for help. Employee #2 went to the machine and pushed the stop button for the ram. Employee #1 was killed at the scene. No one witnessed the actual incident or knew why Employee #1 entered the charging area.
Keywords: LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, BALER, STRUCK BY, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312434673 | Fatality | Other | Compressing and compacting machine operators |