Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312681851 - Tap Manufacturing Dba Pro Comp
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Tap Manufacturing Dba Pro Comp
2360 Boswell Rd
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336330/Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/2012
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101460301 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $6,435 | $0 | $28,935 |
Current Penalty | $16,200 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $18,450 |
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 | 07/07/2010 | 07/12/2010 | $1,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/09/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A07 | 07/07/2010 | 08/09/2010 | $250 | $935 | $0 | 08/09/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B02 | 07/07/2010 | 08/09/2010 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
4. | 02001 | Serious | 4214 A | 07/07/2010 | 07/21/2010 | $16,200 | $22,500 | $0 | 08/09/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 on March 8, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a regular employee of Pro Comp in Chula Vista, CA. The day of the accident was the first day that Employee #1 had operated a press brake. The press brake he was operating was a Cincinnati Model Number 90 PF X 8-foot Proform Hydraulic Press Brake, with Serial Number 52983. A coworker gave Employee #1 a short on-the-job training session for the press brake. The coworker observed Employee #1's performance and corrected him as needed for approximately 20 minutes prior to letting Employee #1 work on his own. Approximately 4 hours into the work shift, Employee #1 inadvertently stepped on the press brake's foot pedal, which was located in close proximity to the front edge of the press brake. This action activated the machine as Employee #1's left thumb was in the point of operation of the press brake. The press brake cycled, with the ram pressing down and creating a pinch point. The thumb of Employee #1's left hand was amputated. He was transported to Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista and later transferred to UCSD San Diego, where the left thumb was reattached.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FOOT CONTROL, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INEXPERIENCE, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, UNGUARDED
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312681851 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |