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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311984231 - Detroit Diesel Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Detroit Diesel Corp
13400 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48239
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3519
NAICS: 333618/Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Enf Targeted
Case Closed: 11/13/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102459146 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/28/2009 | 10/01/2009 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/28/2009 | 10/01/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C07 IV | 09/28/2009 | 10/01/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 20, 2009, Employee #1, a tool maker, entered the area where the machine that pneumatically inserts steel dowel pins into an engine was jammed. In order to perform the maintenance function, the interlocked gate had been bypassed and was compromised. Employee #1 went under a ram area of the machine to unjam the dowel pins. The machine cycled, causing the ram to come down on his head, killing him.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, PIN, MACHINE OPERATOR, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, RAM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311984231 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |