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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311608087 - Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
1175 N. Main St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3011
NAICS: 326211/Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/26/2009
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 05/21/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206404378 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $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 | Serious | 19100212 A02 | 04/08/2009 | 04/13/2009 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 04/08/2009 | 04/16/2009 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:45 a.m. on March 19, 2009, Employee #1 was operating a hydraulic press, an Engel, Model Number ES 206/50 VF TL TPE. The machine has a barrier guard, which is pneumatically controlled, approximately 90 pound per square inch. The operators pedestal was not fixed at a safe distance from the moving guard and was able to be placed where the operator was comfortable. The pedestal was moved from its original location by a coworker, a production engineer, wanted access to the master control panel located on the side of the press. Employee #1 did not know that the pedestal had been moved, loaded a part, and cycled the press. His finger was caught between the guard and the control pedestal stand. His finger was amputated, and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, HYDRAULIC PRESS, NIP POINT, PRESS OPERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311608087 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |