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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315908830 - Spx Corporation-Weil-Mclain
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
Spx Corporation-Weil-Mclain
523 S. New St.
Eden, NC 27288
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3433
NAICS: 333414/Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 12/30/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100075498 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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 | 19100217 E01 I | 12/01/2011 | 12/06/2011 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100217 E01 II | 12/01/2011 | 12/06/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2011, Employee #1 was reaching into the point of operation of a press to adjust air ejection. The press operator was standing at the back of press using the inch control to adjust the press ram to top dead center. The press closed on Employee 1's right hand, crushing it. He was hospitalized for amputations of his index and middle fingers. The front of the press was guarded by a light curtain that failed to function properly.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS OPERATOR, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315908830 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |