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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1254030.015 - The J.J. Ryan Corporation Rex Forge Division
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
The J.J. Ryan Corporation Rex Forge Division
355 Atwater Street
Plantsville, CT 06479
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 39, Plantsville, CT 06479
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332111/Iron and Steel Forging
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/17/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/08/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1251521 | Yes | |
| Referral | 1252821 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $26,889 | $0 | $43,023 | $8,963 | $0 | $78,875 |
| Current Penalty | $10,713 | $0 | $32,177 | $7,110 | $0 | $50,000 |
| 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 | 19100218 A02 I | 11/17/2017 | 01/08/2018 | $3,571 | $8,963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 B07 IV | 11/17/2017 | $3,571 | $8,963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 11/17/2017 | 01/08/2018 | $3,571 | $8,963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001A | Repeat | 19100303 B02 | 11/17/2017 | $3,613 | $10,755 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 5. | 02001B | Repeat | 19100305 G01 IV A | 11/17/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 6. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100303 B07 | 11/17/2017 | 01/08/2018 | $16,075 | $17,927 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Repeat | 19100305 B02 I | 11/17/2017 | $12,489 | $14,341 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 11/17/2017 | 01/08/2018 | $7,110 | $8,963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on August 9, 2017, a maintenance mechanic was leaning into an operational forge press to investigate why the ingot feed conveyor was not operating properly. The employee stepped onto the foot pedal as he was looking through the machine frame. The press cycled and the employee was struck in the head with a descending forge die. The press operator was nearby and ran to help the employee. Before the operator could reach him, the employee stepped on the foot pedal again and the press cycled a second time, striking his head again. The press operator was able to pull the mechanic free of the machine and summon assistance. The employee suffered skull and face bone fracture and brain trauma. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Brain, Conveyor Belt, Die, Face, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Mechanic, Skull, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1254030.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Millwrights |