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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305478331 - Cal West Galvinizing
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Cal West Galvinizing
2226 Dominguez St
Long Beach, CA 90810
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3479
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362467409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $23,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,375 | $0 | $5,375 |
| 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 | 07/15/2005 | 07/20/2005 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 3328 G | 07/15/2005 | 07/22/2005 | $375 | $18,000 | $0 | 08/08/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 21, 2005, Employee #1 was working in a galvanizing plant. Materials that are to be galvanized are tied to racks which are picked up by cranes to move them to the different staging areas including the dip tank. Prior to dipping, the materials are tied to hooks which are welded to wide angle flanges. These wide flanges are attached to the rack by an eye-plate. A 1-in. diameter steel pin goes through this eye-plate and to the prepunched hole in the rack. Due to the dipping process, the rack and its components are exposed to deteriorating agents and must be inspected on a regular or periodic basis. Employee #1 was adjusting the tie wires of approximately 24 pieces of wire mesh that was already suspended on a hook. While standing on a ladder, Employee #1 was trying to pull 4 pieces of wire mesh downward to keep them from sticking to the other pieces. While Employee #1 was adjusting the tie wires, the load shifted, tightening the knot on the tie wire. Employee #1's right index finger was caught between the tie wire and the material and severed the right index fingertip. Employee #1 was treated for his injuries but not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305478331 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |