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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120254008 - Bellwood Laundry & Linen Supply
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Bellwood Laundry & Linen Supply
14710 Northam Street
La Mirada, CA 90638
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/13/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362266967 | ||
| Accident | 362266975 | ||
| Accident | 362267254 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $5,450 |
| 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 | Serious | 3203 A07 | 01/27/1998 | 02/13/1998 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/19/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3314 A | 01/27/1998 | 02/13/1998 | $450 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/19/1998 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 4481 C | 01/27/1998 | 02/13/1998 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/19/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of Bellwood Laundry, had entered a 1995 Milner Press hydraulic washing machine, serial #634520280, to clear a pile of clothing. While he was inside the machine, a coworker, unaware of his presence, hit the override button. The machine started and Employee #1 was crushed by the spinner. He was killed. Employee #1 was in a no-entry part of the machine at the time of the accident.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, HYDRAULIC TOOL, STRUCK BY, WASHING MACHINE, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120254008 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |