Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123800336 - Vermont American Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Vermont American Corp.
Embry St., W. Salt River Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3425
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/14/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362000804 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 19100217 C02 IB | 10/01/1993 | 10/06/1993 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 attempted to adjust the blade onto the arbor after starting a 30-ton VO part-revolution mechanical power press. The clamp that holds the blade in place caught and amputated the employee's left middle fingertip.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123800336 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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