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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301987103 - W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
100 Airport Road, Building #2
Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2295
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/03/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/29/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100963347 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 04/03/1998 | 04/08/1998 | $1,275 | $1,275 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100262EE | 04/03/1998 | 04/08/1998 | $1,525 | $1,525 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 F04 | 04/03/1998 | 04/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 F | 04/03/1998 | 04/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 04/03/1998 | 04/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using an Alexco A-frame batching machine, model SB440b, to rewind several individual 60 in. fabric rolls onto a single larger, A-frame-supported roll. When the new roll was started, wrinkles developed at the take-off position. Employee #1 tried to smooth these out by hand while the machine was starting to run. It was operating at less than 40 yards per minute when her left hand and arm became caught in the nip point between the surface drive roll and the top of the fabric roll being formed. Her forearm suffered severe bruises and contusions, although she was expected to make a full recovery. No nip point guarding was provided at this location. A pull cord stop was mounted about 17 in. away, above and out from the nip point. This cord was not used to stop the machine during or after the accident. Operators were instructed not to expose themselves to hazards like the one involved in this accident. Employee #1 was trained and experienced, and was wearing PPE of safety shoes and glasses.
Keywords: WORK RULES, FOREARM, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MECH MAT HANDLING, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301987103 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |