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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108598137 - Carlisle Tar And Rubber Wheel Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Carlisle Tar And Rubber Wheel Plant
1815 South Madison
Indianapolis, IN 46225
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3499
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361039415 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100217 B07 VA | 08/08/1990 | 09/04/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100217 B07 VA | 08/08/1990 | 09/04/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100217 E01 II | 08/08/1990 | 09/04/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100217 E01 II | 08/08/1990 | 09/04/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 p.m. on May 19, 1990, Employee #1 was operating a #6 Federal 125-ton punch press. She was equipped with her pull backs (safeties). She was placing wheel rims onto the die plate when she leaned against the unguarded palm buttons, activating the press. Her fingers were trapped between the part and the bottom of the die. Her left little finger was amputated at the second joint and her ring finger was crushed.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, HAND CONTROL, FINGER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, PUNCH PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108598137 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |