Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104412580 - W R Grace & Company
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
W R Grace & Company
7379 Rte. 32
Columbia, MD 21044
Mailing Address:
Grace Plaza, 1114 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/27/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360616528 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a chemical research lab technician, spent two days a week repairing, calibrating, and modifying electrical instrument devices used n chemical research. This included infrequent and limited use of a medium Duit drill press for drilling holes up to 1/4 in. in metal or 1/2 in. in plastic. The press chuck key was secured to a length of furnace-type chain that was attached toward the rear of the press. On the day of the accident, he inserted a 1/4 in. diameter bit and tightened it with his right hand, expecting to remove the key from the chuck. In anticipation, he moved his left hand toward the START button. Although the chuck key did not come out as easily as he expected, he continued to move his hand toward the START button. In an instant the chain wrapped around the bit, squeezed off the end joint of the third finger on his right hand, and snapped the bit. Employee #1 immediately hit the STOP button.
Keywords: CHAIN, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104412580 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Electrical and electronic technicians |
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