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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126088756 - Glenair, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Glenair, Inc.
1211 Air Way
Glendale, CA 91201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3643
NAICS: 335931/Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362591596 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $370 | $0 | $3,745 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 |
| 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 | 3328 D | 04/10/2003 | 05/13/2003 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000007 B | 04/10/2003 | 05/13/2003 | $0 | $185 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 04/10/2003 | 04/29/2003 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 12/01/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 23, 2003, Employee #1 was operating a small power press used to join two connections together. After the press completed a stroke, he reached into the die to retrieve the part. He stated in an interview that he heard an unusual sound and then the top plate of the ram, which weighs approximately 400 pounds, fell down to the die. He attempted to get his hands out from the die area, but the falling top plate pinned and amputated his fingers on his left hand. Inspection of the press revealed that threads from the place where the top plate attached to the activation rod were stripped and pulled out from the bore, suggesting area of failure. The press was built especially for the employer and is referred to only as Pie Press Cruncher Number 903. The press was guarded by a light curtain and a two hand trip activation mechanism. Other employees performing similar duties at the time of the inspection were observed blocking out the die between strokes. Interviews of the employees revealed that this was a normal and customary practice. Employee #1 was taken to a local hospital.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, CRUSHED, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126088756 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |