Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105765333 - Yarn Carriers, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Central 0355100
Site Address:
Yarn Carriers, Inc
Airport Ind. Pk. Dr., 4 Mi. N.
Ridgeway, VA 24112
Mailing Address:
Pob 2276, Martinsville, VA 24112
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2655
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/25/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300487 |
Investigation Summary
At about 10:25 a.m. on September 20, 1989, Employee #1 was feeling circular smooth blades rotating on a shaft with his fingers. There was a horizontal and parallel shaft located approximately 2 in. above shaft with blades 8 in. to 9 in. apart. From the back side of the machine where employee #1 was standing, the top shaft rotates down and toward employee #1 and the bottom horizontal and parallel shaft rotates up and away from employee #1. Employee #1 stated while feeling of the blade side with his right index finger he twisted his hand and caught his fingers between the rotating shafts pulling his hand in between the rotating shafts that were 2 in. apart. The paper tube re-cutter operator turned the machine off immediately. The shafts stopped with employee #1's hand caught and bruising his wrist. Employee #1's injuries did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: CAUGHT BETWEEN, ABRASION, BLADE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105765333 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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