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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 661558.015 - Zhongding Usa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbus Area Office
Site Address:
Zhongding Usa, Inc.
310 Railroad Ave. Ne
Strasburg, OH 44680
Mailing Address:
Po Box 168, Strasburg, OH 44680
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326291/Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2012
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Piv
Case Closed: 11/30/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 574810 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $8,190 | $0 | $0 | $585 | $0 | $8,775 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 10/30/2012 | $4,095 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/30/2012 | $4,095 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 02001A | Other | 19040007 B03 | 10/30/2012 | $585 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 4. | 02001B | Other | 19040029 B01 | 10/30/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on June 6, 2012, an employee was making adjustments to a proximity switch on the 9738 control arm assembly machine, which was built in-house. The machine had three energy sources: electric, hydraulic and compressed air. The hydraulic cylinder unexpectedly actuated due to a faulty proximity switch. The employees finger was caught in a pinch point between a hydraulic cylinder and a reinforcement bracket. The employee sustained an amputation of the right middle finger. Energy control procedures were not utilized to prevent unexpected activation of the machine. The proximity switches were adjusted approximately once a week.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught Between, Finger, Hydraulic Cylinder, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Mechanic, Nip Point
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 661558.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |