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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306539016 - The Griffin Wheel Company
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
The Griffin Wheel Company
3900 Bixby Rd.
Groveport, OH 43125
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3743
NAICS: 336510/Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/17/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/21/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100752211 | ||
| Complaint | 205327828 | Yes | |
| Referral | 200751915 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 05/20/2005 | 07/15/2005 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 9, 2005, Employee #1 was operating the Core Baker Machine that made molds for pouring molten metal to form rail car wheels. The molds were 3000 pounds, 54-in. square, and 450 degrees Fahrenheit and moved along a conveyor into position in the Core Baker. The frame of the Core Baker was 6.25-in. from the mold when it was in position. There was no machine guarding provided to prevent an employee from being caught between the mold and the side supports for the machine. Employee #1 had to reach over the conveyor to clean the "nipple" at the bottom of the conveyor. Employee #1 reached over the conveyor when a mold was moving into the machine and was caught between the mold and the frame of the machine. The frame of the machine had to be cut off to free Employee #1. Employee #1 died the following day of crushing wounds.
Keywords: FRACTURE, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, MOLD, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306539016 | Fatality | Fracture | Molding and casting machine operators |