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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302428271 - Kaydon Corp., Plant 12
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Kaydon Corp., Plant 12
3 Corporate Circle
Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address:
315 E. Eisenhower Parkway, Suite 300, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3568
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100371186 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 05/31/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $1,050 | $2,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 05/31/2000 | 06/12/2000 | $1,050 | $2,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100022 A01 | 05/31/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a hydraulic press with a sleeve die when an O-ring broke hydraulic fluid sprayed out. Maintenance stated that it would take over an hour before they could repair it. Employee #1 decided to switch sides of the press, which was in his authority as press operator, so that work could resume. Employee #1 had his hand in the sleeve die hole and a coworker was doing the punching when Employee #1 slipped on the hydraulic fluid and struck the pedal. This activated the sleeve die, which came down and amputated three fingers on his right hand. The equipment was not locked out, and Employee #1 had not cleaned up the hydraulic fluid.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, FOOT CONTROL, HYDRAULIC FLUID, LOCKOUT, SLIPPERY SURFACE, HYDRAULIC PRESS, HOUSEKEEPING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302428271 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Heat treating equipment operators |