Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312316136 - Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co. Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: High Hazard Unit - South
Site Address:
Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co. Inc.
135 Long Lane
City Of Industry, CA 91746
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/08/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Fedtarg09
Case Closed: 09/30/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101694305 | ||
| Complaint | 201678810 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 3 | 14 | |||
| Current Violations | 11 | 3 | 14 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $48,710 | $0 | $0 | $650 | $0 | $49,360 |
| Current Penalty | $26,280 | $0 | $0 | $615 | $0 | $26,895 |
| 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 | 25000007 C | 07/08/2010 | 08/07/2010 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 A | 07/08/2010 | 08/07/2010 | $185 | $185 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3314 G | 07/08/2010 | 08/07/2010 | $150 | $185 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 23400017 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $270 | $335 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 23400022 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 3999 B | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 05001 | Serious | 4050 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 06001 | Serious | 4051 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $270 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 07001 | Serious | 4070 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $270 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 08001 | Serious | 4075 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 11. | 09001 | Serious | 4184 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 12. | 10001 | Serious | 4306 A | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $270 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 13. | 11001 | Serious | 4309 B | 07/08/2010 | 07/15/2010 | $2,700 | $3,375 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 14. | 12001 | Serious | 3314 C | 07/08/2010 | 08/15/2011 | $9,000 | $18,000 | $0 | 07/27/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 8, 2010, Employee #1 as adjusting the sensors on the Chamfer #2 machine (G.E. 2002 Chamfer). A chamfer cuts grooves in wood. The chamfer was turned off and locked out but the blade continued to coast. Employee #1 reached in to make an adjustment to the sensor and the still spinning blade cut his finger. Employee #1 suffered a partial amputation to his right pinky finger. The employer was Commercial Lumber & Pallet Co. Inc., a pallet manufacturer. The cause of the accident was a failure to stop and deenergize or disengage the machine, and the moveable parts had not been mechanically blocked or locked out. The employer reported the accident to the West Covina District Office at approximately 12:25 p.m. on February 8.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, LOCKOUT, LUMBER, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312316136 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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