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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14227102 - Hordis Brothers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Hordis Brothers Inc
1900 Midland St
Rock Hill, SC 29731
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice:
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/23/1983
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/18/1983
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100022 D01 | 10/10/1983 | 10/13/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100133 A01 | 10/10/1983 | 10/24/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100106 E06 I | 10/10/1983 | 10/19/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 19100106 E06 II | 10/10/1983 | 10/19/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100304 F05 VC1 | 10/10/1983 | 10/13/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100305 B02 | 10/10/1983 | 10/13/1983 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was setting up a die cast machine. The machine was making a test run when Employee #1 noted that the lube spray was not adjusted properly. He opened the door, which was interlocked. All the light indicators showed that the machine was off and would not operate. Employee #1 placed his hand in the point of operation to adjust the spray nozzle. The machine suddenly activated and closed on Employee #1's hand. The machine head was heated to 700 degrees on the melt side and 500 degrees on the other side. Employee #1 suffered severe burns to his right hand, which had to be amputated above the wrist. The die cast machine is an Amvet die caster, Model No. H-50-ZX (Serial No. 3017), 50-ton mold machine. The machine door was provided with a squared microswitch, which malfunctioned.
Keywords: DIE, HAND, BURN, MAINTENANCE, INTERLOCK, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, DIE CASTING MACHINE, MOLD, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14227102 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Molding and casting machine operators |