Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125389874 - Multiseal Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Multiseal Inc
4320 Hitch & Peters Road
Evansville, IN 47711
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362666232 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 |
| Current Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 I | 03/03/1999 | 03/21/1999 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/03/1999 | 03/21/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Other | 19100217 C01 I | 03/03/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $0 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Other | 19100217 F02 | 03/03/1999 | 03/21/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100217 G | 03/03/1999 | 03/21/1999 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 03/03/1999 | 03/21/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12 noon on December 10, 1998, Employee #1 was operating a full-revolution mechanical power press with automatic feed and continuous operation. The machine jammed and, after clearing the jam, Employee #1 attempted to feed in new material. His left hand became caught between the die plates as the machine cycled, fracturing three of his fingers. The guard at the feed end had been removed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, POWER PRESS, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, JAMMED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125389874 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Punching and stamping press machine operators |
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