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Inspection: 112210430 - Pearce Plastics
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Pearce Plastics
1309 Lincoln Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361060296 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 27 | 34 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 27 | 34 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,650 | $0 | $590 | $345 | $0 | $2,585 |
| Current Penalty | $1,650 | $0 | $590 | $345 | $0 | $2,585 |
| 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 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $25 | $25 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 C | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $25 | $25 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3320 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4312 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $65 | $65 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3328 D | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3328 G | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 23400016 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | 6170 C10 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | 3578 G | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 3577 E | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Other | 25000009 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Other | 3272 C | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Other | 3400 C | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Other | 23400022 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01015 | Other | 23400001 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $65 | $65 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01016 | Other | 3362 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01017 | Other | 3273 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01018 | Other | 3664 A07 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 01019 | Other | 3364 B | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 01020 | Other | 3362 D | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 01021 | Other | 3366 B | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 01022 | Other | 5194 G10 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 01023 | Other | 3942 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $65 | $65 | $0 | - | ||
| 24. | 01024 | Other | 3214 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $35 | $35 | $0 | - | ||
| 25. | 01025 | Other | 3210 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $65 | $65 | $0 | - | ||
| 26. | 01026 | Other | 3317 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 27. | 01027 | Other | 3220 E03 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 28. | 02001 | Repeat | 23400023 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $40 | $40 | $0 | - | ||
| 29. | 03001 | Serious | 4070 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - | ||
| 30. | 04001 | Serious | 4075 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - | ||
| 31. | 05001 | Serious | 3577 B | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - | ||
| 32. | 06001 | Serious | 4600 A | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - | ||
| 33. | 07001 | Repeat | 3314 B | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $550 | $550 | $0 | - | ||
| 34. | 08001 | Serious | 3203 A02 | 02/17/1993 | 02/17/1993 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT ABOUT 1:30 A.M. ON AUGUST 28, 1990, EMPLOYEE #1, THE MACHINE OPERATOR, WAS WORKING ON INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE #4 AND TRIED TO REMOVE A PLASTIC PART THAT WAS STUCK AT THE MOLD BY REACHING INTO THE UNGUARDED TOP PORTION OF THE MACHINE. THE MACHINE WAS RUNNING IN AUTOMATIC MODE; HE HAD TIED THE SAFETY GATE/DOOR TO THE CYLINDER VALVE USING A ROPE. HE HAD ALSO USED A CHAIR TO STAND ON TO REACH THE OPEN TOP PORTION OF THE MACHINE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. EMPLOYEE #1'S HAND WAS CRUSHED BY THE CLOSING MOLD/DIE. HE IS STILL RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATMENT. FROM NOW ON, THE EMPLOYER WILL GUARD THE TOP PORTION OF THE INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE AND WILL PROVIDE A SPECIAL HAND TOOL FOR REMOVING PLASTIC PARTS AT THE MOLD/DIE AREA.
Keywords: DIE, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, INTERLOCK, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, HAND, MOLD, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112210430 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |