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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113461727 - Auto Meter Product, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Auto Meter Product, Inc.
413 W. Elm St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/1999
Emphasis: N:Pwrpress
Case Closed: 05/11/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 202493763 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Current Penalty | $2,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,600 |
| 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 | 19100217 B07 III | 03/25/1999 | 03/29/1999 | $600 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100217 C01 I | 03/25/1999 | 03/29/1999 | $2,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100217 C02 IA | 03/25/1999 | 03/29/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100217 B08 I | 03/25/1999 | 03/30/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100217 E01 I | 03/25/1999 | 04/27/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19100217 E01 II | 03/25/1999 | 04/27/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had completed setting up a press and was running a few parts. The press was equipped with both a full barrier guard and pull backs, but Employee #1 was not using either guarding device. The press either double tripped or Employee #1 accidentally stepped on the foot control while his hand was in the point of operation, amputating one or more of his fingers.
Keywords: PULL BACK DEVICE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113461727 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |