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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1217534.015 - United Rotary Brush Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
United Rotary Brush Corporation
15607 W. 100th Terr.
Lenexa, KS 66219
Mailing Address:
15607 W. 100th Terr., Lenexa, KS 66219
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326113/Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 09/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1190521 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,778 | $0 | $0 | $8,149 | $0 | $17,927 |
| Current Penalty | $5,867 | $0 | $0 | $4,889 | $0 | $10,756 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/25/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $5,867 | $9,778 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 07/25/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 07/25/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $4,889 | $8,149 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 07/25/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100178 Q07 | 07/25/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on March 8, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a rotary products manufacturer, was engaged in production activities. A wafer became stuck in a convoluted press die. As he attempted to remove the wafer, the press came down on his arm. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for an arm fracture.
Keywords: Arm, Die, Fracture, Machine Guarding, Press, Press Brake, Press Operator, Stuck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1217534.015 | 34 | M | Hospitalized injury | Pressing machine operators |