Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312810716 - Harford Systems Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address: 
			   Harford Systems  Inc
			   2225 Pulaski Highway
Aberdeen, MD 21001
Mailing Address: 
			   P.O. Box 700, 2225 Pulaski Highway, Aberdeen, MD 21001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3496
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/20/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363033 | 
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,200 | 
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | 
| 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 A01 | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $250 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 03/23/2009 | 03/30/2009 | $580 | $3,950 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 B01 II | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 50104 A | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $100 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 03/23/2009 | 04/27/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 B02 | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100305 G01 IV | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02005 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 03/23/2009 | 03/26/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | 
Investigation Summary
On January 13, 2009, Employee #1 was using a Chicago Press Brake to punch holes into stock called Chew Trays. The Chew Trays measured 11.5 in. in length, 6 in. in width, and 0.125 in. in height. They were used for animal feeders in laboratory settings. The operator placed the stock into the press brake by hand and pressed the foot pedal, which was used in punching holes operation. Employee #1, during this operation, put his hand in the point of operation, when the press came down. It crushed three fingers on this right hand. Employee #1 pulled his right fingers out of the press with his left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BRAKE, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, STRUCK BY, PUNCH PRESS, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312810716 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 2 | 312810716 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified | 
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