Tuesday, May 15, 2018

California OSHA issued 11 citations and $86,615 in penalties to UMC Acquisition Corp. in Downey after unguarded moving belts and pulleys resulted in the amputation of a worker’s fingers.









California Cites Company after Worker Suffers Amputation

California OSHA issued 11 citations and $86,615 in penalties to UMC Acquisition Corp. in Downey after unguarded moving belts and pulleys resulted in the amputation of a worker’s fingers. Inspectors concluded that the company failed to assess the workplace for hazards, ensure that proper lockout/tagout procedures were implemented, and install guards on moving machinery.





Company Profile
Sector: Materials
Industry: Metals & Mining
Sub-Industry: Base Metals
UMC Acquisition Corp was founded in 1994. The Company's line of business includes the rolling, drawing, and extruding of nonferrous metals other than copper and aluminum.