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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313385395 - Adm Milling Company
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Adm Milling Company
1543 Calada St
Los Angeles, CA 90023
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2041
NAICS: 311211/Flour Milling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/29/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102625589 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 3314 C01 | 04/27/2012 | 05/09/2012 | $18,000 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/14/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on November 6, 2011, Employee #1 was showing two other employees the process of adjusting a belt and pulley unit to test the speed control sensor while the north elevator leg was in operation. As he pulled the housing of the motion sensor unit towards the idler in order for the belt to be loosened and to shut off the unit, his left hand inadvertently slipped causing his middle finger to be caught between the v-belt and idler pulley. Employee #1 was transported to Los Angeles County USC Hospital and then transferred to Western Hand Center, Orthopedic in Downey, where the left tip of his middle finger was amputated. Equipment Information: Torq Speed Responsive Switch Cat Number: XES-CEO, Serial Number 8949, Volts 120, AC 3 Amps, 60 Hz., 1250 rpm, Belt - Daytona Premium V-belt 4L33OH, I.D. Number on Pulley 146B50, 1/4-inch thick Idler Shiv measurement 1 in wide, 5-inch diameter Measurements Guardrail height 45 inches, Midrail 35.5 inches and 18 in. Toe board observed Distance top of handrail to 2-mounts = 5-feetDistance top of handrail to shiv 4-feet 7-in. Distance shiv and pulley to right 7-feet 9 1/2-inches. Platform to bottom 9-feet 2-in. Full Distance - (Add guard rail height)
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, HANDRAIL, GRAIN ELEVATOR, PULLEY, ELEVATOR, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313385395 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, material moving equipment operators |