Inspection 344583679 OPENED JAN 24, 2020Closed
1145 E. Wellspring Road, New Freedom, PA 17349 · Packaging Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 22, 2020: Employee amputates finger when caught in cnc lathe chuck
At 10:30 a.m. on January 22, 2020, an employee was operating a Haas CNC Model DS-30Y Lathe when he opened the machine door and reached his right hand inside the cabinet to polish the workpiece. The machine's chuck was still rotating at 100 to 250 revolations per minute (RPM) when his hand was caught in the chuck. The employee dislocated his middle finger and amputated his index finger, requiring medical treatment without hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(b) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $13,494 | $9,446 | Mar 27, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(c) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2020 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,494 | $9,446 | Mar 27, 2020 | Final |