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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123980138 - Continental Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Continental Industries Inc.
100 West Windsor Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1248, Elkhart, IN 46515
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3446
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/14/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361310089 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | |
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $19,600 | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $34,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $14,700 | $4,600 | $0 | $0 | $20,700 |
| 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 B07 II | 11/19/1996 | 11/22/1996 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19100217 C01 I | 11/19/1996 | 11/22/1996 | $14,700 | $19,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Repeat | 19100217 D09 I | 11/19/1996 | 11/23/1996 | $1,600 | $3,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03002 | Repeat | 19100217 E01 I | 11/19/1996 | 12/07/1996 | $200 | $3,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03003 | Repeat | 19100217 F02 | 11/19/1996 | 12/07/1996 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 04001 | Other | 19100038 A01 | 11/19/1996 | 11/27/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 04002 | Other | 19100038 A03 I | 11/19/1996 | 01/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 04003 | Other | 19100132 D01 | 11/19/1996 | 12/07/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 04004 | Other | 19100151 B | 11/19/1996 | 03/01/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 04005 | Other | 19100217 G | 11/19/1996 | 11/23/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on September 9, 1996, Employee #1 was using a partial revolution punch press in department G25 to form 9 1/2 in. flat metal parts. He later stated that he would put three pieces in the die area and then step on the foot control to cycle the press. As he was putting the second part in, the press double tripped and his right hand became caught in the point of operation. Three of his fingers were amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, POINT OF OPERATION, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123980138 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |