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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126501840 - The Torrington Company
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
The Torrington Company
430 Torrington Road
Walhalla, SC 29691
Mailing Address:
Po Box 8738, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3562
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/20/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362627101 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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. | 03001 | Serious | 19100217 C02 IB | 05/23/1997 | 05/29/1997 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a #2 Perkins part revolution power press when a part became jammed under the ram. She stuck her left hand under the Texas guard without shutting the machine down and was struck by the ram. Employee #1's left middle finger was amputated below the nail, and she was hospitalized. Employee #1 did not use the tool provided for this procedure.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, GUARD, WORK RULES, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, PRESS OPERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126501840 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |