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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302448618 - Tietex International, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Tietex International, Ltd.
3010 N Blackstock Road
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Mailing Address:
Po Box 6218, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2297
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/04/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370642 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 |
| Current Penalty | $1,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,040 |
| 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 C06 I | 11/30/1999 | 01/29/2000 | $520 | $1,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/30/1999 | 01/04/2000 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/30/1999 | 01/04/2000 | $975 | $975 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/30/1999 | 02/29/2000 | $520 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/30/1999 | 02/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 11/30/1999 | 02/29/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing his normal job duties as a card operator. He was removing the choke from a 2-hp, 3,450 rpm American Fan Company fan, serial #9240331, that was located in a 10 in. suction tube when his hand struck against the fan blades. The tips of his first and fourth fingers were amputated, as were his second and third fingers to the first joint. The card involved was not known.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FAN, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302448618 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |