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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316207182 - Thermal Structures Inc
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Thermal Structures Inc
2362 Railroad St
Corona, CA 92880
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 336413/Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102751948 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,750 |
| Current Penalty | $7,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,425 |
| 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 | Serious | 4203 B | 09/20/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $675 | $6,750 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 09/20/2012 | 10/04/2012 | $6,750 | $18,000 | $0 | 09/28/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on April 17, 2012, Employee #1 was punching holes in an aluminum strip (12 inches by 24 inches) using a pneumatic punch press (HP-7, SCHRADER BELLOWS, Serial Number SHH17066A, Model ABG122121, 250 psi). The employer is engaged in the manufacturing of aerospace insulation, had a total of 780 employees, and was nonunionized. Employee #1 was a regular full time employee of the employer. At the time of accident, Employee #1 had made three holes and he was trying to make the fourth hole. As he tried to feel the position of the notch, he accidentally activated the foot pedal and his left middle finger got caught in the point of operation, causing the amputation of his finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316207182 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Mechanical engineering technicians |