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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125945931 - Western Tube & Conduit Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Western Tube & Conduit Corp
2001 E Dominguez St
Long Beach, CA 90810
Mailing Address:
P O Box 2720, Long Beach, CA 90801
Union Status: Union
SIC:3599
NAICS: 332710/Machine Shops
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362467748 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,025 | $0 | $6,025 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,025 | $0 | $1,025 |
| 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 | 342 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3664 A | 10/18/2007 | 11/29/2007 | $465 | $465 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3328 G | 10/18/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 15, 2007, an employee was cutting the tube on the roller machine. The machine was made by the Continental Company. The Model and Serial Numbers of the machine were 3A and 3855, respectively. As the tube was being cut, it spanned back and got between the bottom support rolls and the machine blade, forcing the piece to screw towards the machine control panel. The employee had the habit to support his weight by holding his left hand against the control panel for balance to offset minor disability in his right leg. When he saw the tube spinning towards the control panel, his natural reaction was to grab the tube, causing the pipe to crush his finger, resulting in an amputation of left index finger. The employee was taken to the Western Hand Center, Downey, where he was treated for a finger amputation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125945931 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |