Inspection Detail

Inspection: 124857087 - Mascotech Forming Technologies Braun

Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division

Inspection Nr: 124857087

Report ID: 0552652

Date Opened: 07/25/1995

Site Address:
Mascotech Forming Technologies Braun
19001 Glendale Ave
Detroit, MI 48223

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3465

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/07/1995

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/25/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360998702

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 171020266

Event: 07/25/1995

Employee killed when struck by flying pieces of metal

On July 25, 1995, Employee #1, of Masco Tech Forming Technologies - Braun, was helping to develop a new part in the #E-8 power press. A preheated billet had been run through the first station of a three-station progressive die. An adjustment was made and the press was cycled. When the press came down, the new plunger shattered, sending pieces out of the press and striking Employee #1 in the chest. He was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, DIE, FRACTURE, DISINTEGRATED, POWER PRESS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESS OPERATOR

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124857087			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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