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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104265392 - Midland International Tile Works
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Midland International Tile Works
Highway 6 East
Redfield, IA 50233
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box A, Redfield, IA 50233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3253
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/09/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 71090831 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 07/28/1987 | 09/01/1987 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 23, 1987, Employee #1 was working on a main assembly line, a conveyor that moves Firmes tiles through the coating process. Employee #1 stood next to the line and inspected the tiles for any defects. If she saw a bad tile, she grabbed it off the line. She stated that she grabbed for a tile and amputated her right index finger. The machine was not guarded to protect the tile line inspection station from the hazards of ingoing nip points.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, CONVEYOR, NIP POINT, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104265392 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Production inspectors, checkers and examiners |