Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1268845.015 - 21st Century Plastics Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
21st Century Plastics Corporation
300 Wright Industrial Pkwy
Potterville, MI 48876
Mailing Address:
Po Box 188, Potterville, MI 48876
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326199/All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/16/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1271545 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:10 a.m. on May 31, 2018, an employee was loading an assembly machine with parts to be inserted into brackets. One of the plastic parts jammed and the employee attempted to clear the jam which resulted in a pinched left index fingertip when the pneumatic pressure forced the block forward. The employee did not follow established procedures.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Caught In, Finger, Jammed, Machine Guarding, Maintenance
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1268845.015 | 57 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Assemblers |
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