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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104063680 - Elixir Industries Vent Division
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Elixir Industries Vent Division
2040 Industrial Pkwy.
Elkhart, IN 46516
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3442
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360471874 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $900 |
| Current Penalty | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 |
| 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 | 19100212 A03 II | 11/29/1988 | 11/06/1988 | $450 | $900 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On October 6, 1988, Employee #1 was operating a press brake that was foot tripped. The area above the die was not guarded. The employee got a rail stuck in the die and when she turned away to seek help, she stepped on the foot control and activated the brake. Employee #1's thumb was broken in three places.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PRESS BRAKE, STUCK, THUMB, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104063680 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Punching and stamping press machine operators |