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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1212698.015 - Mold Rite Plastics
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Mold Rite Plastics
1 Plant Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Mailing Address:
1 Plant Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/06/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1180868 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 2017, an employee was repairing the chain drive of a conveyor system. After locking out the machine, the employee fixed the chain and then removed the lock to test the conveyor. During testing, the employee observed that the chain was not traveling at the correct speed. While the conveyor was still running, the employee tapped the chain with one of his fingers on his left hand. The chain immediately sped up and caught the employee's finger, resulting in a partial amputation of the finger's tip. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injury.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught Between, Caught By, Chain, Conveyor Belt, Finger, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212698.015 | 54 | M | Hospitalized injury | Mechanical controls and valve repairers |