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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3032000 - Eaton Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Eaton Corporation
Glenn Bridge Road
Arden, NC 28704
Mailing Address:
Rt. 1, Box 1a, Arden, NC 28704
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3625
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360487623 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 19100217 B07 IV | 12/13/1989 | 12/19/1989 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100217 G | 12/13/1989 | 12/19/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, mechanical power press operator was straightening a piece of bent brass stock in the point of operation with his right hand. He activated the "inch" button of the press with his left hand and his right hand was caught in the die when the press cycled. Parts of the employee's right index, middle and ring fingers were amputated. This was a 30-ton Minster Partial Revolution Press with barrier guards and light curtains to guard the point of operation. The light curtain was inoperable when the press was in the "inch" mode.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, BARRIER GUARD, FINGER, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3032000 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |