Inspection Detail

Inspection: 303547368 - The Torrington Company - Clinton Bearing Plant

Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation

Inspection Nr: 303547368

Report ID: 0454510

Date Opened: 01/31/2001

Site Address:
The Torrington Company - Clinton Bearing Plant
1775 Torrington Rd.
Clinton, SC 29325

Mailing Address:
P O Box 8738, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07675

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3562

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/07/2001

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/02/2001

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100371921

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200371334

Event: 01/08/2001

Employee's finger amputated in press brake

Employee #1 was operating a full-revolution Niagra power press. She had run approximately 36 parts through the press when she reached into the point of operation to remove a part. The press brake failed and the ram drifted down onto her left middle and index fingers, fracturing both. She was hospitalized. All safety features, two-hand trip, barrier guards, and light curtain were operable. Upon investigation it was found that the brake cylinder had dust on it and after taking the cylinder apart a burr was found on the shaft inside. Evidence indicated the dust and burr made the brake sluggish which allowed the roll over to occur.

Keywords: FRACTURE, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, NIP POINT

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303547368			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Punching and stamping press machine operators

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