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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1210078.015 - Us Boiler Company Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Us Boiler Company Incorporated
2920 Old Tree Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3020 2920 Old Tree Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332410/Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/07/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1178627 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,155 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,155 |
| Current Penalty | $3,116 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,116 |
| 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 | 19100036 G02 | 03/21/2017 | $3,116 | $4,155 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on February 1, 2017, an employee , operator, was loading a part into the machine. When the machine malfunctioned, due to wear. A part of the machine drifted and tripped a sensor. The mis-programmed OEM logic enabled a part of the machine to activate and the mechanical clamp pinched the employee's finger. The mechanical clamp holds a part in place. The employee's left ring finger was amputated down to the first knuckle.
Keywords: Amputation, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1210078.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |