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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1492784.015 - Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Hubbell Power Systems, Inc.
8100 Churchill Ave Attn: Chris Norton
Leeds, AL 35094
Mailing Address:
8100 Churchill Ave Attn: Chris Norton, Leeds, AL 35094
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 335313/Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1657359 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,576 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,576 |
| Current Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| 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 | 19100132 F01 III | 03/02/2021 | 09/17/2021 | $12,288 | $12,288 | $0 | 03/25/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 III | 03/02/2021 | 03/26/2021 | $0 | $12,288 | $0 | 03/25/2021 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on September 8, 2020, Employee #1 was milling beveled washers on a manual milling machine. Employee #1 moved the attached aftermarket, interlocked guard and reached around the guard to remove the part while the tool and bit were still on. His fabric glove was caught by the milling machine's rotating drill bit shaft. He lacerated and dislocated his left pinkie. Employee #1 was hospitalized with subsequent surgery to set and pin the dislocation. Employee #1 was wearing the incorrect PPE.
Keywords: Caught By, Dislocated, Drill Bit, Finger, Glove, Laceration, Milling Machine, Protective Clothing, Rotating Parts, Shaft, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1492784.015 | 52 | M | Hospitalized injury | Milling and planing machine operators |