Inspection Detail

Inspection: 104209747 - V-T Industries Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910

Inspection Nr: 104209747

Report ID: 0751910

Date Opened: 07/18/1988

Site Address:
V-T Industries Inc.
1000 Industrial Park
Holstein, IA 51025

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2542

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/18/1988

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 07/18/1988

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 829887

Event: 07/18/1988

Employee's fingers severed by bridge breaker

Employee #1 removed the plate for a bulk storage bin. He did not turn off the motor before he stuck his hand into the bin to clear sawdust and his right hand was caught by the bridge breaker, completely severing the ring and pinkie fingers. No precautions had been taken, although Employee #1 reported that verbal instructions had been given to lock out. It was recommended that written instructions be given and that a sign be posted at the bulk storage bin as a reminder.

Keywords: SEVERED, STORAGE BIN, FINGER, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, WARNING SIGN

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	104209747			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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