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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311318778 - R.P. Machine Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
R.P. Machine Enterprises, Inc.
820 Cochran Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5085
NAICS: 453998/All Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/13/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102097300 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 10/19/2007 | 10/29/2007 | $700 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 10/19/2007 | 10/24/2007 | $0 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 F | 10/19/2007 | 10/24/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 15, 2007, an employee was standing at the point of operation of a Kohema, KHL Series Lathe. The employee had installed a cutter spindle arbor into the head stock clamp for the purpose of polishing the arbor. The lathe was set for 240 rpm; however the other end of the arbor had not been engaged in the tailstock. A coworker heard the employee start the lathe and saw the arbor hit the employee in the chest. According to coworker, the lathe was operating for only a few seconds prior to the accident. The employee was killed. The employer runs a general remanufacturing facility. The employee was preparing a machine for resale when the accident occurred.
Keywords: CHEST, LATHE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311318778 | Fatality | Puncture | Machine operators, not specified |