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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1468029.015 - East Coast Metal Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
East Coast Metal Systems, Inc.
625 Distribution Rd
Triadelphia, WV 26059
Mailing Address:
625 Distribution Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2020
Emphasis: P:Amputate, N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/12/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1548456 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,747 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,747 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,723 | $0 | $4,723 |
| 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 | 19100212 A03 II | 04/21/2020 | 07/31/2020 | $4,723 | $6,747 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on February 27, 2020, an employee working for a fabricated structural metal manufacturer was adjusting flashing material in a Schroeder Powerbend Professional Folding Machine. The employee was preparing for the last bend of a hem when he inadvertently engaged the foot pedal causing the top portion of the machine to close onto his right hand. The employee amputated his middle and ring fingertips and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Adjust, Amputated, Amputation, Bending Machine, Finger, Fingertip, Foot Control, Foot pedal, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Metal, Partial Amputation, Traumatic Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1468029.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |