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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125873703 - Carlton Forge Works
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Carlton Forge Works
7743 E Adams St. Attn:Naftali Penarrieta
Paramount, CA 90723
Mailing Address:
7743 E Adams St, Paramount, CA 90723
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3462
NAICS: 332111/Iron and Steel Forging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101034585 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on April 24, 2012, Employee # was fixing a spring loaded prefill valve. The valve was taken off from the C2 machine. The employee attempted to remove the inner section of the valve by using three (3) grade 8-10 bolts to press springs and remove keepers. One of the bolts came off making the valve wobbling and spinning. Employee #1 was trying to hold the valve. The employee's left index finger was caught inside one of the holes on the side of the valve and the spring. Employee #1 suffered amputation to the tip of his left index finger. The employee was taken to Western Hand Center in Downey, where he was treated and released.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, BOLT, VALVE, LOADER, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125873703 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Aircraft mechanics, excluding engine |