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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109361980 - Injection Molding Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Injection Molding Corporation
1600 Rt. 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Mailing Address:
1600 Rt. 316, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3544
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 73920035 | Yes | |
| Referral | 901672881 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100132 A | 10/16/1991 | 10/21/1991 | $875 | $875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 10/16/1991 | 10/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 10/16/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100151 C | 10/16/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100213 D01 | 10/16/1991 | 10/31/1991 | $700 | $700 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/16/1991 | 10/21/1991 | $525 | $525 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 10/16/1991 | 10/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01006A | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 10/16/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $875 | $875 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01006B | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 10/16/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19100212 A05 | 10/16/1991 | 11/15/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02002 | Other | 19100305 G02 III | 10/16/1991 | 10/21/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was removing a plug from the barrel of an injection molding machine that had been heated. The heating element for the nozzle had not been turned on, resulting in the release of trapped gas and hot plastic from the barrel. Employee #1's face and hands were burned and he was hospitalized. The injection molding machine was manufactured by H.P.M. Corporation, model 500 MK 11V 110. Turning on the nozzle would have prevented the release of the gases and plastic. In addition, Employee #1 was not wearing the proper personal protective equipment, which includes a face shield and gloves.
Keywords: BURN, PPE, MOLDING MACHINE, TRAP GAS, WORK RULES, FACE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, HAND, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109361980 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |