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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1435102.015 - Catalina Cylinders Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Catalina Cylinders Inc.
2400 Aluminum Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
Mailing Address:
2400 Aluminum Avenue, Hampton, VA 23661
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333995/Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Fri
Case Closed: 01/24/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1496672 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,135 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,135 |
| Current Penalty | $4,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,568 |
| 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 F03 I | 11/27/2019 | 01/21/2020 | $4,568 | $9,135 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 | 11/27/2019 | 01/21/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 a.m. on September 10, 2019, an employee was troubleshooting a malfunction on the bottle tester machine when a coworker released the air cylinder and the machine elevator self-corrected. The employee's hand was caught between the top of the machine and the elevator. The employee was hospitalized to treat a finger amputation.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automatic Machine, Caught Between, Elevator, Finger, Frame, Hand, Malfunction, Mech Malfunction, Pneumatic cylinder, Pressure Release, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1435102.015 | 56 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |