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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307166009 - U S Polymers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
U S Polymers Inc
6915 E Slauson Ave
Commerce, CA 90040
Mailing Address:
6915 E. Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA 90040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 326199/All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/03/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101057917 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,660 | $0 | $0 | $5,330 | $0 | $22,990 |
| Current Penalty | $14,085 | $0 | $0 | $825 | $0 | $14,910 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 11/07/2005 | 12/12/2005 | $75 | $110 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 25000008 A | 11/07/2005 | 12/12/2005 | $0 | $110 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 23950051 A | 11/07/2005 | 12/12/2005 | $0 | $110 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 342 A | 11/07/2005 | 11/10/2005 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 4300 D | 11/07/2005 | 11/28/2005 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 03001 | Serious | 23400023 | 11/07/2005 | 11/28/2005 | $1,350 | $2,025 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 04001 | Serious | 4186 B | 11/07/2005 | 11/16/2005 | $135 | $3,035 | $0 | 01/17/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 1, 2005, Employee #1 was using a table saw to cut wood for window frames. The table saw was a Rigid, Model TS 3650, 10-in., Serial Number P033111994. The anti-kickback device on the saw's spreader had been removed since it damaged the product. The saw blade guard was mounted on a retractable arm and was in the up position when cutting wood. Employee #1 was using a push stick. The saw blade struck a knot in the wood which kicked back, throwing the operator's right hand into the saw blade. He received severe lacerations to the right thumb, second and third fingers, which resulted in amputation of two of the fingers. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: KICK BACK, AMPUTATED, FINGER, SAW, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307166009 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Cabinet makers and bench carpenters |