Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309302016 - Expo Dyeing & Finishing

Inspection Information - Office: Santa Ana District Office

Investigation Summary

On June 5, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a slitter machine manufactured by Bianco Spa (Serial Number 970231). The squeezer had run out of material before Employee #1 could attach the next batch. Employee #1 manually fed the end of the new material through the chute and opened the door attached at the base of the chute to uncover the rollers. Employee #1 was attempting to push the end of the material with his right hand into the rollers, when his arm was pulled into the in-running rollers. He had not stopped the squeezer. After having his right arm stuck in the rollers, Employee #1 was able to hit the emergency stop button with his left hand and eventually free his arm out of the rollers. Employee #1 suffered multiple fractures to his right forearm. Surgery was performed to install some metallic pins, and he was hospitalized for a week.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ARM, SLITTER, UNGUARDED