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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123161754 - Kx Industries, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Kx Industries, L.P.
269 South Lambert Road
Orange, CT 06477
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3569
NAICS: 333999/All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/14/2005
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 01/09/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202624136 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/19/2005 | 12/27/2005 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 14, 2005, Employee #1 was cutting tubes of a carbon filter, as the test pieces, on a DeWalt 12-in. Compound Miter Saw, Model Number DW 705. While Employee #1 was attempting to reposition a piece that he was cutting, his hand slipped onto the saw blade. Employee #1 amputated his left fourth and fifth fingers and was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, SLIP, SAW, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HAND TOOL, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123161754 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |