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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111914594 - Tough Boy Sales
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Tough Boy Sales
3870 W. Yosemite
Lathrop, CA 95330
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3715
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/14/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 73568032 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 22 | 23 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 22 | 23 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $0 | $1,430 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $0 | $1,430 |
| 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 | 12/14/1990 | 09/11/1990 | $30 | $30 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A02 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 6151 E02 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 E04 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3664 A01 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3664 A01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 5194 E01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 5451 P | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 5144 F01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 5144 C | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 5144 D01 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 5144 D03 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Other | 5144 D04 | 12/14/1990 | 01/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Other | 24050002 F | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Other | 3578 G | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01016 | Other | 3577 C | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01017 | Other | 3278 E05 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01018 | Other | 3301 C | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 01019 | Other | 4650 B | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 01020 | Other | 5580 | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 01021 | Other | 461 A | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 01022 | Other | 5453 C | 12/14/1990 | 12/13/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 02001 | Serious | 3581 A | 12/14/1990 | 08/23/1990 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on August 23, 1990, Employee #1 was using a Blue-Point pneumatic disc grinder to sharpen an electric wire stripper hand tool. The abrasive wheel exploded and shrapnel penetrated his stomach, resulting in serious injuries. The pneumatic grinder was rated at 22,000 rpm, and the abrasive wheel was rated at 12,000 rpm. Employee #1 exceeded the manufacturer's recommended maximum speed for the abrasive wheel.
Keywords: GRINDER, ABDOMEN, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, ABRASIVE WHEEL, STOMACH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111914594 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Laborers, except construction |