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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112063417 - Continental Forge Co
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Continental Forge Co
512 E Carlin St
Compton, CA 90221
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3463
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/25/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361062805 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 | 02/25/1993 | 03/15/1993 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 02/25/1993 | 03/15/1993 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4243 A | 02/25/1993 | 03/15/1993 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 14, 1992, Employees #2 and #5, of Continental Forging, were performing a "tryout" of a new die on a 5,000 lb forging press. Employees #1, #3, and #4 were in and around the forging press performing non-related tasks. Employee #5 was supervising the tryout. As he changed the control to maximum ram pressure, two hexagonal bolts, holding a 4 bolt SAE O-ring hydraulic flange adjacent to the press, broke. Hydraulic oil under pressure was expelled in the direction of the die area. Standard operating temperature of the die area is 800 degrees F. The hydraulic oil ignited and Employees #1 through # 3 suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns. Employees #4 and #5 suffered 1st- and 2nd-degree burns.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, HYDRAULIC FLUID, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BOLT, HIGH PRESSURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112063417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Forging machine operators | ||
| 2 | 112063417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Forging machine operators | ||
| 3 | 112063417 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Forging machine operators | ||
| 4 | 112063417 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Forging machine operators | ||
| 5 | 112063417 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Forging machine operators |