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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126056589 - Principle Plastics Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Los Angeles District Office
Site Address:
Principle Plastics Inc
1136 W. 135th Street
Gardena, CA 90247
Mailing Address:
1136 W. 135th St. Attn:Robert Hoyt, Gardena, CA 90247
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362566978 | ||
| Accident | 362566986 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,680 | $0 | $8,680 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,680 | $0 | $8,680 |
| 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 | 05/09/2000 | 05/12/2000 | $275 | $275 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3664 A | 05/09/2000 | 05/12/2000 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4313 | 05/09/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 6151 C04 | 05/09/2000 | 06/26/2000 | $135 | $135 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 A | 05/09/2000 | 05/12/2000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Other | 4002 A | 05/09/2000 | 05/12/2000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee, who is a plant maintenance person, was asked to unjam a plastics grinding machine. This was a regularly assigned duty. To unjam the machine, he first unplugged it and removed the guard over the blades. Once he removed the jam, he plugged the machine back in and started it to verify that it was clear. He then unplugged it again and reached back inside while the blades were still turning. The grinder amputated two of his fingertips.
Keywords: GRINDER, AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, CAUGHT BETWEEN, PLASTIC MFG, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126056589 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's | ||
| 2 | 126056589 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |