Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101416261 - Kimura Iron Works Co., Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Kimura Iron Works Co., Ltd.
1500 Kingsview Dr., P.O. Box 590
Lebanon, OH 45036
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3559
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360539530 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| Current Penalty | $1,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,120 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260300 B02 | 05/25/1988 | 05/28/1988 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260417 B | 05/25/1988 | 05/28/1988 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
DURING THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC CARPET MOLDING MACHINE, THE EQUIPMENT WAS BEING OPERATED IN THE AUTOMATIC MODE WITH SOME GUARDS REMOVED. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS IN THE AREA WHERE A CARRIER UNIT PICKS UP AND TRANSFERS CARPET. HIS HEAD WAS CAUGHT AND CRUSHED BETWEEN THE RECIPROCATING CARRIER AND THE STATIONARY MACHINE FRAME. HE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, MACHINE--MISC, INSTALLING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101416261 | Fatality | Concussion | Engineering technicians, n.e.c. |
Translate