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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309867430 - Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Hubbell Lighting, Inc.
1119 Beaver Street
Bristol, PA 19007
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 700, Bristol, PA 19007
Union Status: Union
SIC:3646
NAICS: 335122/ Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 205736457 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,487 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,487 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/25/2007 | 10/30/2007 | $1,487 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2007, Employee #1 was moving a 7,845 pound, 44-inch diameter metal coil with overhead crane Number 4 in the steel pit area using a balanced C hook lifting attachment. The outer edge of the coil telescoped and crushed Employee #1's fingers between the throat of the balanced C hook and the steel coil, causing the partial amputation of two fingers. The gap between the metal coil and throat of the hook was reported to be twelve inches. Employee #1 had been employed by the company for two months and had only previously observed a coil telescope while it was being moved by a forklift. Employee #1 stated that coils are not metal banded at the presses, but only the ends are secured down with packing tape. A nylon band with a clamp is sometimes used around the circumference of the coil. The only documented instruction given by the employer consists of a poster requiring the taping of the lead edge of the metal coil. The surface of the coils was treated with a graphite paint which decreases the amount of friction, allowing the telescoping to occur more freely. The coiled steel had been used in the press area and returned to the steel pit storage area on a previous shift. Employee #1 was processing the steel for its return to the storage area. This activity entailed the weighing, labeling and banding of the coil. The coil had been returned to the pit area from the press area with only the edge of the lead end of the metal secured with shipping tape that was approximately two inches wide. Employee #1 indicated that there was no banding on the coil. Employee #1 stated that he grabbed the balanced C hook with his left hand as he controlled the crane with the pendent in his right hand. As the Number 4 crane (a single bridge, underhung hoist) moved, it lurched. The coil shifted, causing the outer circumference of the coil to telescope toward the throat of the hook, crushing Employee #1's four fingers. This resulted in the partial amputation of the middle and ring fingers. Employee #1 was able to free his fingers once he lowered the load to the ground, and he was hospitalized for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CRANE HOOK, STEEL, FINGER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, METAL STRIP, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309867430 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |