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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300104411 - General Die Casters Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
General Die Casters Inc.
6212 Akron-Peninsula Rd.
Peninsula, OH 44264
Mailing Address:
2150 Highland, Twinsburg, OH 44087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3363
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/06/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361849458 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 C02 II | 03/06/1997 | 03/19/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/06/1997 | 03/11/1997 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 II | 03/06/1997 | 03/11/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 03/06/1997 | 03/11/1997 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A03 III | 03/06/1997 | 03/11/1997 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an aluminum injection molding machine. He experienced a problem with the machine and stepped in close to work on the die. Employee #1 was leaning into the die area when the machine closed on his chest. He was crushed and killed.
Keywords: CHEST, DIE, MOLDING MACHINE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300104411 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |