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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305078826 - Berenfield Containers Southeast, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Berenfield Containers Southeast, Ltd.
12180 University City Blvd.
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3412
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/25/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102092830 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,025 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 X | 02/13/2002 | 02/19/2002 | $100 | $100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100217 C01 I | 02/13/2002 | 02/19/2002 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100217 E03 | 02/13/2002 | 02/23/2002 | $125 | $125 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100217 F02 | 02/13/2002 | 02/23/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 3, 2002, Employee #1, while operating a McKay 75-ton mechanical power press, experienced problems with the press safeguard system (light curtain). After unsuccessful attempts to repair the light curtain, a coworker, the maintenance technician, disconnected the light curtain from the press to allow the continued operation of the press. Employee #1 resumed operating the press for the rest of the day. On January 7, 2002, Employee #1 continued operating the press without the safeguard when, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the employee's hand was inadvertently in the point of operation while the press cycled and his hand was amputated. The employee stated that he was not sure how the press initiated the cycle, but he normally initiates the machine cycle by a foot pedal. The employee and the maintenance technician stated that the foot pedal did not have a protective guard.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, GUARD, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LIGHT CURTAIN, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305078826 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |