Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102788189 - Rogers Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Rogers Corporation
24 Mill Street
Manchester, CT 06040
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3087
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200080117 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 4 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,667 |
| Current Penalty | $3,834 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,834 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100106 E06 II | 10/09/1997 | 10/15/1997 | $563 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100253 B04 III | 10/09/1997 | 10/15/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/09/1997 | 09/24/1997 | $797 | $1,593 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $797 | $1,593 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 10/09/1997 | 11/28/1997 | $563 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 10/09/1997 | 11/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100216 A04 | 10/09/1997 | 01/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 B01 | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $478 | $956 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 C02 I | 10/09/1997 | 09/25/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01005C | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01006A | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $638 | $1,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01006B | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01006C | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 10/09/1997 | 09/29/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 02001 | Other | 19100024 E | 10/09/1997 | 01/01/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 F04 | 10/09/1997 | 11/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 02003 | Other | 19100184 E01 | 10/09/1997 | 10/15/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 02004 | Other | 19100184 E03 II | 10/09/1997 | 11/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an extrusion-orifice flow press in the quality control lab of a molding materials manufacturer. The press was equipped with trip buttons that allowed the operator to start the closing portion of the press and then let go of the buttons. Employee #1 started the press and then attempted to straighten out the part. His finger was caught between the platens and he suffered a fracture.
Keywords: FRACTURE, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102788189 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Extruding and forming machine operators |
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