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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302446570 - Kaydon Corporation Plant 4
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Kaydon Corporation Plant 4
#3 Corporate Circle
Sumter, SC 29150
Mailing Address:
P O Box 1877, Sumter, SC 29151
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3568
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370717 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 01/10/2000 | 04/24/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100215 B05 | 01/10/2000 | 04/24/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/10/2000 | 03/24/2000 | $600 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100215 B05 | 01/10/2000 | 03/24/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a grinding machine operator, was performing his normal job duties when he reached his right hand into the grinding area to feel if a part was smooth. His arm became caught by a metal clamp that was holding the rotating part in place ,and his hand was forced into the grinding wheel. Employee #1's entire index finger and half of his thumb were amputated.
Keywords: GRINDER, HOLD-DOWN CLAMP, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, GRINDING WHEEL, GRINDING MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302446570 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Precision grinders, fitters and tool sharpeners |