Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114967193 - Western Consolidated Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Western Consolidated Technologies
1493 Gerber St
Ligonier, IN 46767
Mailing Address:
Po Box 210, Ligonier, IN 46767
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361309081 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 | 02/22/1995 | 02/27/1995 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100217 C03 IVB | 02/22/1995 | 02/27/1995 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 02/22/1995 | 02/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100219 E01 I | 02/22/1995 | 02/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100304 F04 | 02/22/1995 | 02/27/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 is in charge of plant maintenance. On February 1, 1995, he was troubleshooting a Rochelle mechanical power press. The press was double tripping and delaying in tripping once it was activated. The employee corrected the delaying problem in the electrical system and had put on the pull-back straps and was processing a few parts to determine where the other problem was. While he was placing the part on the die, the press double tripped and closed the dies on the fingers of his left hand. The tip of his second finger and a section past the first knuckle on his index finger were amputated. The employee did not adjust the pull-back straps prior to starting the press and running the parts.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, WORK RULES, POINT OF OPERATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114967193 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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