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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123285173 - Simkins Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bridgeport Area Office
Site Address:
Simkins Industries, Inc.
260 East Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2671
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 201513298 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,750 |
| 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 | 19100147 C02 III | 12/22/1998 | 12/28/1998 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 12/22/1998 | 04/26/1999 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C08 | 12/22/1998 | 12/28/1998 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/22/1998 | 01/26/1999 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m., a damaged roll of paper was brought down for repair to the Number 2 beater. Employee #1 placed the roll on the round, metal anvil and turned the machine on. Turning the machine activates the rollers on top of the concrete wall. Employee #1 then took the end of the paper and attempted to feed the paper into the rollers. On the first attempt, the paper broke. On the second try, the paper was lying on the rollers but was not feeding through so the Employee #1 took his left hand and tapped down on the paper. When the paper caught, Employee #1's left hand was also pulled into the roller. Employee #1 could not reach the control box of the un-winder since he was stuck and the un-winder was in a remote location. Employee #1 reported that it was about seven minutes before the first employee came by and observed the situation. The coworker attempted to turn the un-winder off but did not know how. Another coworker was able to turn the un-winder off. Several unsuccessful attempts were made to free Employee #1. Emergency personnel finally were able to free Employee #1 and took him to the hospital where he was admitted for his injuries.
Keywords: STUCK, CAUGHT BY, PAPER ROLL, ROLLER--MACH/PART, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123285173 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Machine operators, not specified |