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Inspection: 310515689 - American Showa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati
Site Address:
American Showa, Inc.
960 Cherry Street
Blanchester, OH 45107
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336330/Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/2006
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 08/01/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206069064 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $87,500 | $0 | $0 | $97,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $2,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100147 C07 I | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $6,250 | $12,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100147 D03 | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Repeat | 19100147 D04 I | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02004 | Repeat | 19100212 A01 | 01/16/2007 | 01/26/2007 | $12,500 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 20, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a teeth-hardening machine on a rack manufacturing line, rack Line Number 2. The machine hardened the teeth section of a rack used in the steering mechanism for automobiles. Hardening occurred through a 200-ampere, 300-volts heater for the teeth section. Employee #1 was hand loading the machine with a rack when the machine cycled. His hand was caught in the center holding device, clamps, and the gate, movable barrier device. A coworker stopped the machine before heat was applied. The holding device crushed Employee #1's right index finger with possible nerve damage and caused lacerations and contusions to his right hand.
Keywords:fracture, finger, work rules, caught by, lockout, caught between, laceration, struck by, nip point, hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310515689 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machine operators, not specified |