Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522826.015 - Proform Powdered Metals, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Proform Powdered Metals, Llc
700 Martha Street
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Mailing Address:
700 Martha Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332117/Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/27/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1750536 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,953 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,953 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 08/26/2021 | 11/01/2021 | $6,000 | $8,953 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on March 23, 2021, Employee #1 was operating Sizing Press 45B when they were sizing parts. During the operation, Employee #1's thumb became caught between the die and the sizing press. As a result, the employee suffered a partial amputation of their thumb. Employee #1 was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Die, Die Blades, Hand, Press, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522826.015 | 26 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |