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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1428766.015 - Bucyrus Precision Tech, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Bucyrus Precision Tech, Inc.
200 Crossroads Blvd.
Bucyrus, OH 44820
Mailing Address:
200 Crossroads Blvd., Bucyrus, OH 44820
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336350/Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 09/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1493384 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 a.m. on August 29, 2019, an employee was changing out a chuck on a 3-2 Mori Seiki CL 2000 hydraulic computer numerical control (CNC) lathe at a motor vehicle transmission and power train parts manufacturing facility. Prior to attempting to realign the new chuck, the employee did not deenergize the lathe. The employee accidentally pressed the foot pedal while changing the chuck, causing the chuck to open and pull the bar back. The employee's left middle and ring fingers caught in the pinch point between the chuck and faceplate. The employee was hospitalized and required medical amputation of the ring and middle fingertips. While the employer does have a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program, the employee did not utilize the procedure.
Keywords: Amputation, Crushed, Energized, Finger, Fingertip, Foot pedal, Lathe, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Machinist, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Pinch Point, Spindle, Surgical Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1428766.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury |