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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302541594 - Forsheda Palmer-Chenard Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
Forsheda Palmer-Chenard Inc.
366 Route 108
Somersworth, NH 03878
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3061
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/2001
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 08/24/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200615128 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 D03 | 08/01/2001 | 08/06/2001 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on February 26, 2001, Employee #1 lost several fingers on both hands while removing the excess rubber from the newly formed part of the hydraulic press. He was using a Greenard Hydraulic Trim Press. The process involved removing the rubber parts from the bin, pressing and securing those parts in the point of operation area and die area, removing the hands from the point of operation area, activating two hand controls (which were properly operational before the accident according to interviews including Employee #1 and post accident as tested during investigation), placing hands in the point of operation area, removing the excess trimmed rubber from the newly formed part, and depressing the foot pedal, which pressurized a compressed air line and pushes rubber parts upward. The operator then removes this from the press and begins the process again. Employee #1 lost his fingers when he was removing the excess rubber from the newly formed part. At this point, the hydraulic press automatically cycled and amputated Employee #1's fingers on his left and right hand. Employee #1 went to a local hospital for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, HYDRAULIC PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302541594 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |