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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126200237 - Polystar Plastics Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Polystar Plastics Inc
513 S. Oaks Ave
Ontario, CA 91762
Mailing Address:
513 S. Oaks, Ontario, CA 91762
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/31/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102715208 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $5,560 | $0 | $22,210 |
| Current Penalty | $12,800 | $0 | $0 | $5,150 | $0 | $17,950 |
| 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 | 08/31/2012 | 09/18/2012 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 09/21/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 461 A | 08/31/2012 | 09/05/2012 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 09/21/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 08/31/2012 | 09/05/2012 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 09/21/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 D | 08/31/2012 | 09/18/2012 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 09/21/2012 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3314 J01 | 08/31/2012 | 09/18/2012 | $200 | $4,050 | $0 | 09/21/2012 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 7, 2012, Employee #1 was working on making a guard for the chain and sprocket drive of a plastic grinding machine in the warehouse. Employee #1 placed the guard over the chain and sprocket drive without securing it, to check the fit while standing on a ladder when the grinding machine was stopped to change out the bag. Employee #1 removed the guard and placed it on top cap of the ladder, when he lost his balance on the ladder. As Employee #1 was falling, his right hand went in between the chain and sprocket drive and the machine had been turned back on, resulting in a amputation of his right thumb. Employee #1 pulled out his hand and the chain came off the track. Employee #1 was transported to a local medical center, where he underwent surgery, and was discharged from the hospital the following day.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, GUARD, LADDER, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, THUMB, SPROCKET, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126200237 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Not specified mechanics and repairers |