Inspection 342105830 OPENED FEB 15, 2017Closed
2663 N. Lee Ave, El Monte, CA 91733 · Employment Placement Agencies · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 17, 2017: Employee is struck by press brake, amputating his finger
At 8:00 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 was operating a Press Brake, Serial number 5200256, bending pieces of metal. The employee was holding a piece of metal with both hands. As the punch plate went up, Employee #1's left hand slipped from the holding position and into the point of operation. The plate came down, striking the tip of his middle finger. Employee #1 sustained an amputation of the distal middle finger of his left hand at approximately mid-nail. Then employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 342(A) |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Jul 14, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 4214(A) |
Serious | $18,000 | $14,400 | Jul 14, 2017 | Final |