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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307533513 - Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Tyco Healthcare Group Lp
453 County Route 45
Argyle, NY 12809
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3841
NAICS: 339112/Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2004
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200746337 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 07/08/2004 | 07/26/2004 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 2004, Employee #1, a machine operator, was setting up a pouch-making machine, straightening a fold in the poly web. While performing this operation, her fingers on her left hand were caught in the machine's roll nip. Employee #1 suffered severe crushing injuries to the pinkie, ring, and middle fingers on her left hand and was hospitalized. The roll nip was inadequately guarded.
Keywords: FINGER, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CRUSHED, NIP POINT, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307533513 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |