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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15342553 - Platt Saco Lowell Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Platt Saco Lowell Corp.
Hwy 123
Easley, SC 29640
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 2327, Greenville, SC 29602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3552
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360776413 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 19100212 A03 II | 04/26/1985 | 04/28/1985 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CUTTING METAL PIECES ON A CINCINNATI METAL SHEAR MACHINE, COMPANY NUMBER 7448. EMPLOYEE #1 PLACED HIS HAND UNDER THE HOLD-DOWN CLAMP AND INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATED THE MACHINE WITH THE FOOT PEDAL. HIS FINGER WAS CRUSHED AND FRACTURED. THE MACHINE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A POINT-OF-OPERATION GUARD, BUT THE GUARD WAS NOT IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT.
Keywords: HOLD-DOWN CLAMP, SHEARING MACHINE, FRACTURE, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, POINT OF OPERATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15342553 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Textile cutting machine operators |