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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305476954 - G F Cole Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
G F Cole Corporation
21737 S Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
Mailing Address:
21735 S Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3053
NAICS: 339991/ Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362467656 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,950 | $0 | $0 | $545 | $0 | $23,495 |
| Current Penalty | $3,710 | $0 | $0 | $5,350 | $0 | $9,060 |
| 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 | 461 A | 12/10/2004 | 01/19/2005 | $275 | $275 | $0 | 08/15/2005 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 6151 C01 | 12/10/2004 | 01/19/2005 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 08/15/2005 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 4199 A | 12/10/2004 | 01/19/2005 | $135 | $135 | $0 | 08/15/2005 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 4206 A | 12/10/2004 | 01/19/2005 | $3,710 | $4,950 | $0 | 08/15/2005 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 3314 A | 12/10/2004 | 01/19/2005 | $4,805 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/15/2005 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2004, the second shift employees were manufacturing gaskets using different machines such as punch presses, band saws and slithers. Employee #1 had been assigned to operate a green colored Kenco 20-ton press, Model Number 32101, Serial Number 32 30 166. Employee #1's job was to die-cut material called THV-2002 using die Number 2BD 272 OU 9608, a material that is used as insulation on battery packs which are installed on cordless power tools. Employee #1 was operating in continuous-mode a full-revolution press that was unguarded, using a foot pedal as the activating means. At one point into the operation, Employee #1 manually pulled out material that had stuck to the upper die, and then inadvertently pushed the foot pedal which resulted in the activation of the press he was working on. Employee #1 suffered the amputation of four of his fingers on his left hand. Employee #1 was treated for his injuries but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, JAMMED, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305476954 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |