Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302682752 - Vt West Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100
Site Address:
Vt West Inc
393 Industrial Dr
Roseburg, OR 97470
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2434
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 C04 I | 11/18/1999 | 10/01/1999 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | 12/09/1999 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on September 30, 1999, Employee #1lost three fingers on his right hand when his hand became caught between the metal back plate and the drive pad while performing maintenance operations on a machine. Three employees were given the task of performing maintenance operations on the Brayden Machine. The employees had agreed upon a plan for the procedure to change out the drive pads of the machine and were in the process of replacing the pin on the chain and sprocket drive. Employee #1 was holding the chain drive up or in a position which would allow the sprocket to advance approximately six inches. His right hand was positioned in a manner which was in close proximity to the metal back plate. In order to perform this task, he removed the machine guard. Employee #1 gave a verbal command to activate the drive mechanism. Upon hearing the command, the operator started the machine. As the machine started, Employee #1's hand was caught between the metal back plate and the drive pad. Three fingers on his right hand were amputated. He was treated at a local hospital.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINIST, WORK RULES
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302682752 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |
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