Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316442185 - Pacific Steel Casting Co
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - North
Site Address:
Pacific Steel Casting Co
1333 Second St
Berkeley, CA 94710
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3325
NAICS: 331513/Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2013
Emphasis: L:Regionp1, N:Pmetals, S:Targeted Compl & Consult
Case Closed: 06/18/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361587132 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $57,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,650 |
| Current Penalty | $22,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,050 |
| 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 | 3314 C | 12/10/2013 | 12/20/2013 | $7,875 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3999 A | 12/10/2013 | 12/13/2013 | $7,875 | $25,000 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4051 A | 12/10/2013 | 12/13/2013 | $6,300 | $7,650 | $0 | 12/20/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 11, 2013, Employee #1, of Pacific Steel Casting Co., was cleaning the area around an A-Line Shakeout with a 12-in. wooden hand broom when the glove on his left hand became entangled in the pinch point of the belt and tail pulley for the A-Line Shake-out conveyor. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was admitted, and treated for left index finger amputation past the first joint, lacerations on his left hand and fractures to his left arm.
Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, STEEL, FINGER, GLOVE, LACERATION, ARM, PULLEY, CONVEYOR BELT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316442185 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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