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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1326574.015 - Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Midwest Acoust-A-Fiber, Inc.
759 Pittsburg Drive
Delaware, OH 43015
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1279, Delaware, OH 43015
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 327993/Mineral Wool Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/02/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1352025 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on June 26, 2018, an employee was operating a hydraulic press when it experienced a mechanical failure. The threaded section of the cylinder on the left side of the press malfunctioned, releasing the platen onto the employee's right hand. As a result, four of the employee's fingers were amputated. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injury.
Keywords: Amputated, Equipment Failure, Finger, Hydraulic Press
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1326574.015 | 50 | F | Hospitalized injury |