Inspection 342815982 OPENED DEC 7, 2017Closed
5424 E Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 15, 2017: Punch press operator is crushed between machinery
At 11:00 a.m. on November 15, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a lighting company, was working in the company's manufacturing department. He was operating an Amada PEGA 345 N.C. Turret Punch Press with a moving table and a connected MP Series Loader. The machine finished a series of punches to sheet metal, and the table moved back to its resting spot. Employee #1 became caught and crushed between the work table and the loader. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for multiple internal injuries, including five fractured ribs, lacerations to the spleen, a partially collapsed left lung, crushing injuries to the pancreas, and loss of function to the left kidney.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A) |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $750 | May 14, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4002(A) |
Serious | $18,000 | $4,050 | May 14, 2018 | Final |