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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305268807 - Bottcher America Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Bottcher America Corporation
2105 Emmorton Park Road
Edgewood, MD 21040
Mailing Address:
4600 Mercedes Drive, Bel Camp, MD 21017
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3069
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/27/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100969526 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,125 |
| 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 A03 II | 05/15/2002 | 05/20/2002 | $1,000 | $3,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 14, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a 70-ton hydraulic press brake installing metal bars on a rubber coated blanket. Employee #1 actuated the press by a foot pedal. A vertical light curtain 4 cm apart was installed in front of the die to safe guard employees from reaching into the die area. Apparently, the light curtain and the right-foot pedal failed, allowing the employee to reach into the work area. Employee #1 was transported to Union Memorial Hospital, where three fingers on his right hand were amputated. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: METAL BAR, AMPUTATED, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, FOOT-POWERED PRESS, PRESS OPERATOR, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305268807 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |