Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18048827 - Master Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Master Industries Inc.
400 Ansonia-Elroy Rd.
Ansonia, OH 45303
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 458, Ansonia, OH 45303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/18/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Xrevpen
Case Closed: 03/26/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360429690 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,250 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 II | 03/13/1997 | 04/08/1997 | $0 | $3,850 | $0 | 04/08/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/13/1997 | 04/08/1997 | $3,750 | $3,850 | $0 | 04/08/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 03/13/1997 | 03/18/1997 | $3,750 | $3,850 | $0 | 04/08/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 03/13/1997 | 03/18/1997 | $3,750 | $3,850 | $0 | 04/08/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/13/1997 | 03/18/1997 | $3,750 | $3,850 | $0 | 04/08/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working between the dies of an injection molding machine. He accessed the area through the back gate of the machine. The back gate interlock did not prevent the machine from cycling, and the employee's head was crushed between the dies when the machine cycled. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, MOLDING MACHINE, INTERLOCK, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, PLASTIC MFG, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18048827 | Fatality | Fracture | Not specified mechanics and repairers |
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