Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300862497 - Forged Metals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
Forged Metals, Inc.
10685 Beech Avenue
Fontana, CA 92337
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
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: 11/07/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101150803 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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 | 14300032 A01 | 11/07/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3273 A | 11/07/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3320 | 11/07/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3314 A | 11/06/2003 | 11/21/2003 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on May 28, 2003, Employee #1 was operating a metal cutting saw, HEM saw, an HE and M Incorporated, C-1. While operating the saw, he noticed that a lot of coolant was spilling on the floor instead of on the part being cut. He tried to adjust the hose by pushing it down with his right hand and his hand slipped. His glove was caught in the blade and the blade pulled his hand in, amputating his right thumb. He was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, GLOVE, WORK RULES, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BY, THUMB, LOCKOUT, METAL SAW, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300862497 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |
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