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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105426266 - National Lock Cabinet Hardware
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
National Lock Cabinet Hardware
212 National Ave.
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Mailing Address:
400 Auburn Street, Rockford, IL 61125
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3429
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/22/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360110712 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 10012 A | 10/10/1986 | 10/16/1986 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was setting up a die cast machine. The machine was making a test run when Employee #1 noted that the lube spray was not adjusted properly. He opened the door, which was interlocked. All the light indicators showed that the machine was off and would not operate. Employee #1 placed his hand in the point of operation to adjust the spray nozzle. The machine suddenly activated and closed on Employee #1's hand. The machine head was heated to 700 degrees on the melt side and 500 degrees on the other side. Employee #1 suffered severe burns to his right hand, which had to be amputated above the wrist. The die cast machine is an Amvet die caster, Model No. H-50-ZX (Serial No. 3017), 50-ton mold machine. The machine door was provided with a squared microswitch, which malfunctioned.
Keywords: DIE, HAND, BURN, MAINTENANCE, INTERLOCK, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, DIE CASTING MACHINE, MOLD, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105426266 | Occupation Not Listed |