MEC&F Expert Engineers : 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.

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.