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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1530309.015 - Aztec Polishing, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys District Office
Site Address:
Aztec Polishing, Inc
6938 Deering Avenue
Canoga Park, CA 91303
Mailing Address:
6938 Deering Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 323111/Commercial Gravure Printing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1748004 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,435 | $0 | $5,435 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,100 | $0 | $5,100 |
| 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 | 342(A) | 09/22/2021 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 06/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A) | 09/22/2021 | $100 | $435 | $0 | 06/13/2022 | O - Administrative Law Judge Order |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on March 9, 2021, an employee was polishing a part with an industrial metal polishing machine. The employee's hand was caught between the buffing wheel and the part being polished. The employee was hospitalized to treat an amputated hand.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Hand, Machine operator, Polishing, Wheel
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1530309.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Grinding, abrading, buffing & polishing mach. op's |