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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310102769 - Mestek, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Mestek, Inc.
7435 Industrial Rd
Florence, KY 41042
Mailing Address:
P O Box 606, Florence, KY 41042
Union Status: Union
SIC:3444
NAICS: 332322/Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/06/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101869691 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $20,000 | $0 | $0 | $20,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19100217 C01 I | 05/23/2007 | 01/08/2007 | $4,000 | $20,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 17, 2006, Employee #1 was placing a part into a mechanical power press. She had opened the front section of the hinged guard and had her fingers on the top of the part. She was injured when she inadvertently activated the foot switch, which caused the machine to cycle, pressing her fingers between the ram and the part. The injury to her hand did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: FINGER, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, MACHINE OPERATOR, PRESS, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310102769 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Punching and stamping press machine operators |