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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1196967.015 - Precision Metal Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Precision Metal Products, Inc.
850 W. Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mailing Address:
850 W. Bradley Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332112/Nonferrous Forging
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1163502 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 6 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $72,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,150 | $0 | $74,150 |
| Current Penalty | $31,500 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $32,250 |
| 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 | 3203(B)(2) | 05/26/2017 | 07/03/2017 | $300 | $375 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 05/26/2017 | 07/03/2017 | $150 | $560 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4243(A) | 05/26/2017 | 06/15/2017 | $150 | $420 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 5194(E)(1) | 05/26/2017 | 07/03/2017 | $150 | $375 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 5194(H)(2) | 05/26/2017 | 07/03/2017 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 3203(A)(4) | 05/26/2017 | $0 | $22,500 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Serious | 3328(A) | 05/26/2017 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 8. | 04001 | Serious | 3380(F)(1) | 05/26/2017 | $4,500 | $13,500 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 9. | 05001 | Serious | 5551(A) | 05/26/2017 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 05/26/2017 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on December 4, 2016, Employees #1 and #2 were forging metal flange parts in a CEFF powered press. A hydraulic cylinder seal failed, releasing a high pressure mist or stream of flammable hydraulic fluid onto employees. The fluids were ignited by the pilot light on the furnace, burning and killing Employee #1. Employee #2 suffered injuries that did not result in a hospitalization.
Keywords: Burn, Fire, Hydraulic Fluid, Press
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1196967.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified | |
| 2 | 1196967.015 | 60 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |