Inspection 345075378 OPENED DEC 18, 2020Closed
13700 Firestone Blvd, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 · Aircraft Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 30, 2020: Employee amputates hand while removing part from machine
At 3:15 p.m. on September 39, 2020, an employee was working as a machinist for a tubular commercial airplane and aerospace parts manufacturer. The employee was working on the W/C 8071 10-foot draw bench attempting to remove a stuck part when the machine moved and caught his hand. The employee had contacted a coworker (his supervisor) to report that there was a problem with the machine. The coworker asked the employee to run a part through to see what the problem was. While drawing a tube through the machine, the stub mandrel broke. The employee placed his hand between the die holder and gripper trying to remove the puller. The employee mistakenly pushed the forward button crushing his hand. The employee was not a trained repair technician for this equipment. The employee was hospitalized and required amputation of the crushed hand.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3203(A)(7) |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $1,200 | Sep 3, 2021 | Final |