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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307163253 - White Metal Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
White Metal Products, Inc.
5601 Leeds St
South Gate, CA 90280
Mailing Address:
17420 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7363
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/10/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362618605 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $27,000 | $0 | $0 | $5,550 | $0 | $32,550 |
| Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | $15,500 |
| 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 | 02/07/2005 | 02/20/2005 | $1,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/25/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 02/07/2005 | 02/20/2005 | $100 | $550 | $0 | 02/25/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4184 B | 02/07/2005 | 02/15/2005 | $14,400 | $18,000 | $0 | 02/25/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 4075 A | 02/07/2005 | 02/15/2005 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | 02/25/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on November 15, 2004, Employee #1 was assigned to package aluminum pipes. At the time of the accident Employee #1 was assigned to operate the Hemming Machine, (a machine equipped with a hydraulic press that hold the metal sheet in place while a tool running perpendicular to the metal sheet makes a bend). The machine was not properly guarded. Employee #1's supervisor ran approximately 10 pieces to show him how to run the parts. Employee #1 successfully ran approximately five pieces. While Employee #1 was aligning one of the metal sheets to make sure that it was perfectly flush to the guide, he pressed the button to activate the hydraulic press without noticing that his right index finger was within the point of operation zone. The ram came down and caught Employee #1's right index fingertip and severed it. Employee #1 was treated for his injuries but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEET METAL, FINGER, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307163253 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |