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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120121744 - Western Tube & Conduit Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Tube & Conduit Corp
2001 E Dominguez St
Long Beach, CA 90801
Mailing Address:
2001 E Dominguez St, Long Beach, CA 90801
Union Status: Union
SIC:3312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362025322 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,375 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $17,125 |
| Current Penalty | $16,375 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $17,125 |
| 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 | 3203 A07 C | 09/15/1995 | 10/03/1995 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 09/15/1995 | 09/27/1995 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4002 A | 09/15/1995 | 09/27/1995 | $3,125 | $3,125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Serious | 4184 B | 09/15/1995 | 09/27/1995 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 31, 1995, Employee #1 was operating an employer-designed wire brush machine in a cutting department. He was standing in front of the machine as he fed 8 in. metal square tubes into the machine for end finishing. Normally, the conveyor chains on the machine pick up one piece of tubing at a time. Due to misfeeding, the conveyor picked up two pieces. To avoid jamming the machine, Employee #1 attempted to pick up the extra piece with his gloved hand without stopping the machine. The conveyor pulled his hand inward and his ring finger was caught between the conveyor and the top guide. The finger was amputated at the first digit.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120121744 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |