Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105590111 - Plastic Fabricating & Supply
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Plastic Fabricating & Supply
3571 South 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360112197 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | GEN00360203 | 12/01/1988 | 01/09/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | GEN00371701 | 12/01/1988 | 01/09/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | GEN01780106 | 12/01/1988 | 12/14/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | GEN02120101 | 12/01/1988 | 12/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | GEN02120105 | 12/01/1988 | 12/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | GEN02130901 | 12/01/1988 | 12/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | GEN024202 | 12/01/1988 | 12/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Other | GEN030303 | 12/01/1988 | 12/21/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Other | GEN0303070200001 | 12/01/1988 | 12/08/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Other | GEN0305010100001 | 12/01/1988 | 12/09/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was the prime operator operating the vacuum forming machine. He was observing the forming of the plastic around the mold. Employee #1 inadvertently placed his left hand through the framework of the machine above the point of operation. The upper part of the mold was lifted and caught his finger between the framework and the top of the upper mold. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where the crushed finger was amputated at the first joint.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, FORMING MACHINE, MOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105590111 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Molding and casting machine operators |
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