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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1531553.015 - C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
C.K.S. Packaging, Inc.
540 Hill Street
Brownsville, TN 38012
Mailing Address:
540 Lasco Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326160/Plastics Bottle Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/29/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1761268 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| Current Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 07/13/2021 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:17 p.m. on April 23, 2021, an employee was operating the Blow Mold and Impact Trimmer machines on Line 17 when bottles became jammed at the Impact Trimmer. The employee attempted to clear the jam and reached through the guard. During the attempt, the employee's left middle fingertip was amputated at the nail bed by the punch assembly of the Impact Trimmer machine. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automatic Machine, Clearing, Finger, Fingertip, Jammed, Nail, Punch Press, Reaching
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1531553.015 | 20 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Molding and casting machine operators |