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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113546006 - Universal Polymer Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Inspection Nr: 113546006
Report ID: 0134000
Date Opened: 08/04/1999
Site Address:
Universal Polymer Technologies, Inc.
19 Connector Road
Andover, MA 01801
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1999
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 12/14/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200772523 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Willful | 19100212 A03 II | 10/14/1999 | 10/19/1999 | $8,000 | $21,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200770519
Event: 08/04/1999
Employee's finger amputated in guillotine cutter
On August 4, 1999, Employee #1, a 17-year-old machine operator for Universal Polymer Technologies, Inc., was using a guillotine cutter when he amputated his finger. The cutter did not have guarding at the point of operation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, FINGER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, GUILLOTINE SHEAR, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113546006 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |