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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314407248 - United Cabinets
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
United Cabinets
128 Day Road
Newington, CT 06111
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2541
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/2011
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 12/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202003646 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,100 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $16,800 |
| Current Penalty | $8,050 | $0 | $0 | $350 | $0 | $8,400 |
| 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 | 19100132 D02 | 12/07/2011 | 01/23/2012 | $1,050 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100133 A03 | 12/07/2011 | 12/12/2011 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 12/07/2011 | 03/05/2012 | $2,450 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 B01 II | 12/07/2011 | 01/23/2012 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 12/07/2011 | 03/05/2012 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19040004 A | 12/07/2011 | 01/23/2012 | $350 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100134 C02 I | 12/07/2011 | 01/23/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 19, 2011, Employee #1, of United Cabinets, was using a Timesaver sanding machine to sand wooden drawer boxes. The Timesaver belt moves away from the operator through the sander and out the back side. Employee #1 was shaving the wood from 0.75 in. thickness down to 0.625in. thickness. He ran the wood through the machine once without any problem. He did not make any further adjustments to the machine and ran the piece through a second time. The wood became stuck, so he used a push stick to unclog the wood. When he pushed further, the belt on the Timesaver caught the front edge of the piece of wood, and shot it out of the front of the machine. Employee #1 sustained a contusion and a scratch on his left hand, as well as a laceration over his left eye. Employee #1 was treated at the hospital, where he required eight stitches for his laceration and prescription medication.
Keywords: EYE, SANDING MACHINE, BELT, JAMMED, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, HAND, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314407248 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |