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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303929251 - Automated Graphic Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Automated Graphic Systems Inc
4590 Graphics Drive
White Plains, MD 20695
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2732
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/30/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967298 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 10/11/2000 | 10/16/2000 | $500 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 C02 I | 10/11/2000 | 10/16/2000 | $500 | $1,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was assigned to regular duties operating a bindery style, foot activated drill press for punching holes in stacked printed materials. At some time during the first half of her work shift, she or another person removed the manufacturer designed, locally fabricated guard system, exposing a rotating spindle head which was revolving at 3500 rpm. Employee #1 was operating the machine on a production run when, at approximately 12:30 p.m., her hair became entangled and rolled up onto the exposed knurled spindle knob, pulling hair, but not her scalp, loose and jerking her neck. Employee #1 did not become entangled in the machine, and once her hair was pulled from her scalp, she was no longer in contact with the machine. Employee #1 first went to the ladies restroom and then subsequently to Civista Hospital in LaPlata, Maryland, where she was treated and released.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, SPINDLE, DRILL PRESS, NECK, SPRAIN, UNGUARDED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303929251 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Machine operators, not specified |