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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1267884.015 - Dennen Steel Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Dennen Steel Corp
3033 Fruitridge Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3200, Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332116/Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1269722 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 p.m. on September 26, 2017, an employee was feeding steel from steel coil into the die to get it ready to run parts. The employee placed her left middle finger into a hole in the die to align the steel that had bunched up in the press. The employee amputated her fingertip when the steel sprung forward and struck her. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Die, Finger, Material Handling, Mechanical Power Press, Press, Steel, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1267884.015 | 42 | F | Hospitalized injury | Pressing machine operators |