Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301753018 - Pretech, Div. Of Precision Valve Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Pretech, Div. Of Precision Valve Corp.
111 Krieger Drive
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Mailing Address:
111 Krieger Dr., Travelers Rest, SC 29690
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362627853 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,410 |
| 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 | 19100151 C | 10/23/1997 | 11/12/1997 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/23/1997 | 11/12/1997 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 10/23/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 10/23/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $900 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 10/23/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $360 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/23/1997 | 11/12/1997 | $450 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 7. | 01006B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 10/23/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01006C | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 10/23/1997 | 10/28/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 10/23/1997 | 11/12/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 D01 IV | 10/23/1997 | 11/12/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating the #2 Accusol machine. She adjusted the machine to reload inserts and was brushing off the base with her left hand when she pressed the START button with her right. The machine cycled and caught her left index finger, amputating it at the first joint.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301753018 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Molding and casting machine operators |
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