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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314824400 - Bloomer'S Metal Stampings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Bloomer'S Metal Stampings, Inc.
28615 Braxton Ave.
Valencia, CA 91355
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3469
NAICS: 332116/Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102637030 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 7 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 7 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,850 | $0 | $0 | $6,785 | $0 | $21,635 |
| Current Penalty | $7,200 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $7,800 |
| 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 | 342 A | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 14300040 A | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4202 C | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $200 | $275 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3314 H | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3314 G | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $0 | $275 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 3314 J01 | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $0 | $410 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 02001 | Serious | 3314 D | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $3,600 | $4,950 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 03001 | Serious | 4208 H02 | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $3,600 | $4,950 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 04001 | Serious | 4208 H03 | 11/04/2011 | 11/29/2011 | $0 | $4,950 | $0 | 11/21/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on May 5, 2011, Employee #1, a machine operator of Pressing Machine Operators, was flattening thin sheet metal pieces using a Bliss Punch Press machine (Model Number 20-B, Serial Number H50653).He placed the pieces in the point of operation by hand and then pressed the pneumatic two hand controls to activate the stroke. The punch press had a 30 ton capacity and a full revolution clutch. The point of operation was approximately 16 in. from either two hand control. Employee #1 removed the finished piece from the point of operation, and the press malfunctioned. The stroke came down on three fingers of his left hand without the controls having been pressed. Employee #1 was transported to Henry Mayo hospital by ambulance, where his fingers where amputated. Inspection of the Bliss punch press found that it was operating properly with functioning two hand controls. The hand controls were found to be too close to the point of operation and did not require concurrent use of both hands to activate the press. No accident related citations were issued.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314824400 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Pressing machine operators |