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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312975642 - Harvel Plastics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Harvel Plastics, Inc.
300 Kuebler Rd.
Easton, PA 18044
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 757, Easton, PA 18042
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3088
NAICS: 326191/Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/19/2009
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 09/24/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201325719 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 08/31/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 08/31/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 08/31/2009 | 10/05/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 19, 2009, Employee #1 and a coworker, an electrician, were clearing a jam. While holding a wire, Employee #1 inserted his hand into an ORTEX guillotine valve. At some point, someone leaned on a wire cage, used to hold the powder, which then tripped the scale. That activated the valve, which closed and amputated Employee #1's three fingers. After cutting his fingers, Employee #1 was held there until his coworker was able to release the valve. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, ELECTRICIAN, JAMMED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, VALVE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312975642 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |