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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111757076 - Douglas Aircraft Co
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Douglas Aircraft Co
19503 Normandie
Torrance, CA 90502
Mailing Address:
21000 Normandie, Torrance, CA 90502
Union Status: Union
SIC:3721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361300270 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 4208 I | 10/25/1991 | 10/30/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 4208 A01 | 10/23/1991 | 10/23/1991 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At or about 8:30 a.m. on October 10, 1991, Employee #1, of Douglas Aircraft Co., was operating a Diacro press brake #02016786 at building #1 in department 402, near column M-5, when an apparent malfunction in the selective flange control unit caused the ram to activate while his hands were in the point of operation. Fingers of both of Employee #1's hands were amputated. Employee #1 was transported to medical services by a company ambulance, then transported by Goodhew Ambulance to Western Hand Center for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111757076 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |