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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1212638.015 - Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Konsyl Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
8050 Industrial Park Road
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
8050 Industrial Park Road, Easton, MD 21601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1185989 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,375 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,187 | $0 | $1,187 |
| 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 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 04/11/2017 | 04/19/2017 | $1,187 | $2,375 | $0 | 05/02/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on February 23, 2017, Employee #1 was adjusting the vacuum and chain drive on the transfer apparatus of a Bartelt FFS Machine when packets of the product, Psyllium Fiber, began to fall to the floor. He reached for the falling packets with his left hand and came in contact with the pinch point between the 0.75-inch chain and 3-inch sprocket chain guard which was unguarded due to the guard being removed. Employee #1 suffered an amputation of two fingers to the first knuckle and a crushing injury to his third finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught Between, Caught In, Crushing, Finger, Machine Guarding, Nip Point
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212638.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |