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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305014102 - Ametek, U.S. Gauge Div.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Ametek, U.S. Gauge Div.
900 Clymer Ave.
Sellersville, PA 18960
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3829
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101320463 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19100333 A01 | 10/24/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 10/24/2002 | 11/12/2002 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100333 A01 | 10/24/2002 | 10/29/2002 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100333 A02 | 10/24/2002 | 11/12/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 27, 2002, Employee #1, operating the Number 10 extrusion line, was experiencing a problem with the automatic cut off saw. The saw was cutting irregular lengths of product out side the parameters of the client's specs. The supervisor decided to switch to the back up saw, a Dewalt radial arm saw. Employee #1 and the supervisor switched the take off table with the radial arm saw set up. Product was catching on the wood outside of the kerfs. Employee #1 attempted to put some tape to prevent the product from hanging up. Employee #1 did not turn off the radial arm saw when he lifted the product to place the tape on the table. When lifting the product it came in contact with the blade, propelling it. Employee #1's fingers were amputated.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, LOCKOUT, SAW, STRUCK BY, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305014102 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |