Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114962798 - Thrust Industries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Thrust Industries Inc
Cr 1250
Haubstadt, IN 47639
Mailing Address:
Rr 2 Box 105, Haubstadt, IN 47639
Union Status: Union
SIC:2295
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361037757 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $17,500 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $21,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $8,750 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $10,750 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 06/08/1992 | 06/11/1992 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 06/08/1992 | 06/26/1992 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 06/08/1992 | 06/26/1992 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 06/08/1992 | 06/26/1992 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Willful | 19100212 A03 II | 06/08/1992 | 06/11/1992 | $8,750 | $17,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 03001 | Other | 4000302 | 06/08/1992 | 06/12/1992 | $250 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on April 10, 1992, Employee #1 was operating a laminating machine. The machine had two 30 in. rolls that compress clear laminating tape onto labels. Employee #1 was required to place her fingers within 1/4 in. of the unguarded rolls, which run at 100 rpm. The rolls caught her fingers and the machine pulled her left arm through and up to 4 in. from her shoulder. She sustained numerous injuries to her left arm and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, ROLLER--MACH/PART, ARM, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114962798 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Compressing and compacting machine operators |