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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119766442 - Propak Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Propak Corporation
1070 Samuelson Street
Industry, CA 91748
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3085
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362268427 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $185 | $0 | $10,185 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 04/01/1997 | 04/18/1997 | $0 | $185 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 04/01/1997 | 04/18/1997 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4002 A | 04/01/1997 | 04/18/1997 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 21, 1997, Employee #1, of the Propak Corporation, was tightening the guide bar on molding machine #1039, serial #350R2-3205, when it cycled. His left index finger was pinched between the chain and sprocket and the tip of his left third finger was amputated. Employee #1 was performing his normal job duties, but he failed to shut off the cooling bed prior to tightening the guide bar.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, SPROCKET, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119766442 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Compressing and compacting machine operators |