Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1202775.015 - Kaman Composites - Vermont Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Kaman Composites - Vermont Inc.
25 Performance Dr.
Bennington, VT 05201
Mailing Address:
25 Performance Dr., Bennington, VT 05201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 335991/Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/04/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1170363 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,100 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100176 B | 06/29/2017 | 07/17/2017 | $2,000 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 D01 I | 06/29/2017 | 07/17/2017 | $2,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 06/29/2017 | 07/17/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:15 p.m. on December 6, 2016, an employee was using a Hologic table saw (Model Number: 858)to trim excess material from a composite slab. During work, one of the employee's gloves came into contact with the saw blade, pulling his hand into the machine. One of his fingers on the hand that was pulled into the machine and was amputated. The incident investigation revealed that the blade guard was not adjusted properly.
Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Finger, Machine Guarding, Struck By, Table Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1202775.015 | 51 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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