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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301329181 - Accutech Mfg
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Accutech Mfg
13109 Los Nietos Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362554826 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $14,945 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 01/21/2003 | 02/23/2003 | $0 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3314 F | 01/21/2003 | 02/23/2003 | $0 | $135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4202 C | 01/21/2003 | 01/21/2003 | $0 | $275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 01/21/2003 | 01/31/2003 | $10,800 | $14,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on September 27, 2002, Employee #1, a machine operator, was using the press brake to bend parts. A die was in the middle of the press brake to bend the part in a channel like configuration. The machine was equipped with a two hand control. According to Employee #1, the machine was working normally. Employee #1 would place the part in, press the two hand control to initiate the stroke, and then retrieve the parts with his fingers. Then suddenly at the time of the accident, the machine malfunctioned. It cycled by itself when Employee #1 tried to retrieve the part. Employee #1's hands were not on the controls. Even as the machine was turned off, the machine continued to cycle by itself. After closer examination of the press brake, it was determined that the linkage was not well maintained. Some of the holes for the pins and bolts were elongated. This allowed the linkage to be in a position wherein, it would continue to cycle. Employee #1 suffered three smashed fingers and his middle finger was amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, HAND CONTROL, INADEQUATE MAINT, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301329181 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |