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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311758049 - Thames Printing Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Thames Printing Company, Inc.
1 Wisconsin Avenue
Norwich, CT 06360
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2752
NAICS: 323110/Commercial Lithographic Printing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/05/2008
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 12/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206445215 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 11/13/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 20, 2008, Employee #1, a printing machine operator, was removing a paper stuck in the feed section of the multi-color printing press tower. The limit switch provided on the guard was not operable. When Employee #1 activated the control button, the press went into constant motion instead of the inching mode. Employee #1's hand was pulled in and he sustained serious injuries to his fingers and hand.
Keywords: PRINTING PRESS, FINGER, GUARD, STUCK, SWITCHBOARD, CONTROL LEVER, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311758049 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Printing machine operators |