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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1536402.015 - U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, Llc
821 Main St.
Holyoke, MA 01040
Mailing Address:
821 Main St., Holyoke, MA 01040
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332999/All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/30/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/23/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1776829 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| Current Penalty | $7,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,375 |
| 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 | 19100217 C01 I | 09/07/2021 | 10/25/2021 | $7,375 | $12,288 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 09/07/2021 | 11/26/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on June 11, 2021, Employee #1 was operating a mechanical power press to press chain links. The machine guarding and safety devices designed to prevent operator injury were deficient. The two-hand trip control allowed hand exposure during operation, the light curtains did not prevent access to the danger zone, and the automatic guard failed to prevent the operator from reaching around into the hazard area. The press's safety system and operational programming allowed a delayed but automatic cycling of the ram after the trip was triggered and all safety devices sent a safe signal back to the computer. The employee sustained a fingertip amputation and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Fingertip, Mechanical, Mechanical Power Press, Power Press, Press
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1536402.015 | 36 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |