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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1305972.015 - 107191 - Kn Platech
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
107191 - Kn Platech
1755 Mccall Drive
Shelbyville, IN 46176
Mailing Address:
1755 Mccall Drive, Shelbyville, IN 46176
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1324046 | ||
| Referral | 1322439 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100212 A03 II | 05/09/2018 | 06/12/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On March 31, 2018, an employee, working as a machine operator and parts packer. The employee's coworker was troubleshooting a fault in a plastic blow molding machine. The press mold area was protected by a metal yellow fence with a locked gate to prevent entry and exposure to hazards in the mold area. The coworker placed the press machine cycle in the home position and then to the off position using the touch screen control panel. The gate to the press mold area was opened and the employee the entered the gate to the press mold area and started removing plastic from the mold. The coworker waited for the employee to step 2 to 3 feet away from the mold area. The coworker stated to the employee he was going to start the machine and then turned to the control panel and started the machine. The coworker did not have a clear view to the mold area when facing the control panel. The employee stepped back into the press mold area as the press started. The side 1 mold moved to the parison head to fill the mold with plastic. The side 1 mold moved into position in approximately 2 seconds. The side 1 mold struck and crushed the employee against the protective metal yellow fence. The employee was killed. The side 1 mold measured 30 inches wide, 35 inches tall, and 16 inches deep. The mold was approximately 40 inches above the walking working surface.
Keywords: Caught Between, Crushed, Lockout, Maintenance, Molding Machine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1305972.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |