Inspection 343190948 OPENED MAY 29, 2018Closed
W225 N6328 Village Drive, Sussex, WI 53089 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 29, 2018: Employee is injured when struck by metal object ejected from
At 10:48 a.m. on May 29, 2018, Employee #1 was forming metal parts, using the Bliss 150 ton press, with a stack of 30 or more parts stacked between the operator and the machine die. The stacked parts got too close to the press. The press made contact, and sent an 18 gauge piece of steel, that was approximately six inches by eight 8 inches, as a projectile out of the press. The piece struck the employee in the abdomen, causing contusions and lacerations. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $9,054 | $4,400 | Nov 9, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $9,054 | $4,400 | Nov 9, 2018 | Final |