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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315227850 - Graftech International Holdings, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Graftech International Holdings, Inc.
101 N. Philippi Pike
Anmoore, WV 26326
Mailing Address:
Po Box 120, Anmoore, WV 26326
Union Status: Union
SIC:3624
NAICS: 335991/Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/2012
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Electrical, S:Noise, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 09/19/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100632967 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 08/21/2012 | 09/14/2012 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 B | 08/21/2012 | 09/07/2012 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 08/21/2012 | 09/07/2012 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100303 B07 I | 08/21/2012 | 08/31/2012 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100184 I01 | 08/21/2012 | 08/31/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on February 28, 2012, Employee #1 was operating a Cincinnati Gilbert milling machine with a horizontal coring tool attached to the spindle of the mill. The coring tool was 14 in. in diameter by 48 in. in length and weighed 226 lbs. Employee #1 had finished coring out a 24 in. diameter by 72 in. in length manufactured graphite billet and had removed the coring tool from the billet, when the mill spindle unexpectedly started spinning. The coring tool broke off at the tool attachment going into the spindle. Employee #1 was struck in the abdomen by the coring tool, resulting in an open wound to lower left abdominal region. Employee #1 was transported by Anmoore Volunteer Fire Department to United Hospital Center. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, MILLING MACHINE, SPINDLE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315227850 | Fatality | Other | Machine operators, not specified |