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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125829812 - Knuth Hinge Co
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Knuth Hinge Co
561 Scobie St
Montague, CA 96064
Mailing Address:
Po Box 188, Montague, CA 96064
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3429
NAICS: 332510/Hardware Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101173607 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,750 |
| Current Penalty | $225 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $225 |
| 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 | 4206 A | 11/15/2005 | 12/18/2005 | $225 | $15,750 | $0 | 04/14/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On May 31, 2005, Employee #1, a press operator for a hinge manufacturer for doors and windows, was working at a 45-ton full-revolution clutch press. Employee #1 placed a piece of metal in a die on the press with his hand, and placed a metal forming rod next to this piece of metal. Employee #1 held the forming rod with his right hand and depressed a foot operated switch to activate the press. After the hinge part was formed, Employee #1 removed the rod from the die area. The hinge part normally comes out of the press fastened to the forming rod, and Employee #1 usually places the part in a box next to his work station. When the hinge did not come out of the press, Employee #1 reached into the press to remove the hinge part with his left hand. Employee #1's left index finger was crushed when the press activated crushing his finger onto the hinge part. Employee #1 was hospitalized and treated for his injuries. Employee #1 was not using restraint, pull back or barrier guards while operating this press. The press had two hand controls.
Keywords: FINGER, CLUTCH, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRUSHED, PRESS OPERATOR, FORMING MACHINE, HAND, PRESS, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125829812 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Punching and stamping press machine operators |