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Inspection: 18155069 - F.M. Howell & Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Syracuse
Site Address:
F.M. Howell & Co.
Hatch & Seventh St.
Elmira, NY 14902
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 286, Elmira, NY 14902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2652
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/16/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Close Case:11/19/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 72074198 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 10/27/1992 | 10/31/1992 | $3,375 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 10/27/1992 | 10/31/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was helping to restart Thermomold machine 2536. As the machine was being restarted, she reached under the cut-out die and her lower left arm was amputated. The machine's barrier guard had been removed so the machine could be cleaned. No blocking or other lockout measures were used.
Keywords:die, amputated, barrier guard, blocks, molding machine, work rules, lockout, arm, unguarded, inattention
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18155069 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |