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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1225750.015 - Basic Aluminum Casting Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Basic Aluminum Casting Co.
1325 East 168th St.
Cleveland, OH 44110
Mailing Address:
1325 East 168th St., Cleveland, OH 44110
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 331523
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/17/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1201078 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,056 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,056 |
| Current Penalty | $11,028 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,028 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 07/27/2017 | 09/13/2017 | $2,155 | $4,310 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D01 | 07/27/2017 | 09/13/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 07/27/2017 | 08/22/2017 | $8,873 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100218 A02 | 07/27/2017 | 09/13/2017 | $0 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100218 A02 II | 07/27/2017 | 09/13/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 H03 IV | 07/27/2017 | 09/13/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 a.m. on April 10, 2017, Employee #1 was trying to remove aluminum dust/debris from the die of a 35-ton trim press. The four post hydraulic trim press malfunctioned and cycled. The employee sustained a crushing injury to his left thumb and an amputation of his left middle finger.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught In, Crushed, Die Cutting Press, Finger, Hydraulic Press, Lockout, Machine Guarding, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1225750.015 | 63 | M | Hospitalized injury | Hand molding, casting, and forming occupations |