Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104473699 - Memtec America Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Memtec America Corp.
5 West Aylesbury Rd
Timonium, MD 21093
Mailing Address:
2120 Greenspring Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3569
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/04/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360585566 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,085 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,085 |
| Current Penalty | $550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 |
| 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 A 1 | 05/10/1990 | 05/13/1990 | $250 | $505 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100212 A 3 II | 05/10/1990 | 05/13/1990 | $300 | $580 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was bending a 2.5-in. piece of metal called a TKO clip into an L shape on an Excel iron worker. As he was preparing to rebend one of two clips, his right index finger became caught between the clips and the tip was partially amputated. He was hospitalized. The employee had been trained on how to operate the iron worker. There was a 3-in. opening from the bed to the top of the die.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104473699 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Lathe and turning machine set-up operators |
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