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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3316973 - The Disston Company
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Central 0355100
Site Address:
The Disston Company
U S 29 N Of
Danville, VA 24543
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 3000, Danville, VA 24543
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3425
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/20/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 70150669 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| Current Penalty | $490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $490 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 08/19/1987 | 09/21/1987 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100215 A01 | 08/19/1987 | 08/24/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100110 B06 VI | 08/19/1987 | 08/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100110 D10 | 08/19/1987 | 09/21/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100110 H12 | 08/19/1987 | 08/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 08/19/1987 | 08/24/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02005 | Other | 19100252 C06 | 08/19/1987 | 09/21/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m., on April 24, 1987, Employee #1 was being trained to operate a full revolution Minster power press Serial Number 10-4-4585. The power press was operated by a foot control and equipped with pull back devices. The supervisor of Employee #1 adjusted the pull back devices to fit Employee # 1. When placing a part in the press, Employee # 1 pushed the foot switch and the press cycled. The pull back device of left hand did not pull the hand out, causing partial amputation of four fingers on the left hand. The inspection of the press conducted after the accident found that the bolt holding back frame to the press broke. This allowed the frame to drop or pull away from the press, making the left pull back device too long to pull the hand out of the dies.
Keywords: PULL BACK DEVICE, DIE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, FOOT CONTROL, BOLT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3316973 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |