Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1207839.015 - Sign Art Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Sign Art Inc
5757 E Cork St
Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Mailing Address:
5757 E Cork St, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339950/Sign Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2017
Emphasis: S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed: 04/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1175895 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on January 20, 2017, Employee #1 was using a press brake to bend parts. He placed a metal piece into the machines dies and used the foot pedal to activate the machine as he leaned forward. He lost his balance and placed his right hand in the dies as they came together. Employee #1s right index and middle fingertips were amputated. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught In, Crushing, Fall, Finger, Lost Balance, Press, Press Brake, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1207839.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |
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