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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103353397 - The Hitchcock Chair Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Inspection Nr: 103353397
Report ID: 0112000
Date Opened: 06/20/1988
Site Address:
The Hitchcock Chair Co.
Greenwoods Industrial Park., Rte 219
New Hartford, CT 06065
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360667273 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | Willful | 5A0001 | 09/15/1988 | 09/26/1988 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14278931
Event: 06/15/1988
EMPLOYEE KILLED BY FLYING CUTTER KNIFE FROM A SHAPER
A CUTTER KNIVE FROM A SHAPER MACHINE SUDDENLY CAME LOOSE WHILE THE MACHINE WAS OPERATING AND FLEW OFF WITH GREAT FORCE. THE KNIFE STRUCK EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE ABDOMEN, KILLING HIM.
Keywords: KNIFE, ABDOMEN, UNSECURED, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, UNGUARDED, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103353397 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |