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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124008814 - T K Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
T K Industries
1615 E 18th St
Muncie, IN 47302
Mailing Address:
1615 E. 18th Street, Muncie, IN 47302
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3496
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/11/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/16/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362659799 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100217 B04 I | 10/15/1997 | 10/20/1997 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100217 C01 I | 10/15/1997 | 11/02/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:00 a.m. on or about August 8, 1997, Employee #1 was operating a Johnson full revolution 40 ton mechanical power press with foot control when a part jammed in the die. He attempted to remove the part with an extraction tool, but when he could not get it out, he reached into the die area with his hand. Employee #1 apparently stepped on the foot pedal, causing the press to cycle and amputate his left little finger at the first joint. There was no point of operation protection and the safety latch (mouse trap) on the foot control was taped in the open position.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, JAMMED, POINT OF OPERATION, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124008814 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |