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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315087163 - Skf Sealing Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Skf Sealing Solutions
31 E. Amador St.
Seneca, KS 66538
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3053
NAICS: 339991/ Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2011
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 08/23/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 203095211 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100147 D04 I | 06/24/2011 | 08/18/2011 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100217 C05 I | 06/24/2011 | 07/06/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100217 F02 | 06/24/2011 | 07/06/2011 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April, 15, 2011, Employee #1 was operating a Walsh mechanical power press. As Employee #1 was setting and removing a part from the die, a coworker activated the press. Employee #1's hands were still in the die area when the press cycled, amputating multiple fingers. The accident investigation revealed that the machine did not malfunction. In addition, despite machine guarding in place, the machine still continued normal operation with Employee #1's hands were in the die.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315087163 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |