Inspection Detail
Inspection: 107741605 - Spectro Alloys Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Spectro Alloys Corporation
13220 Doyle Path
Rosemount, MN 55068
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/02/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360239396 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,512 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,512 |
| Current Penalty | $8,256 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,256 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 01/25/1990 | 04/02/1990 | $8,256 | $8,256 | $0 | 01/29/1990 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 182065302 | 01/25/1990 | 04/02/1990 | $8,256 | $8,256 | $0 | 01/29/1990 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On December 13, 1989, Employee #1 climbed onto a moving conveyor, while attempting to dislodge a jam on another conveyor. The employee was caught in the conveyor system. The Employee told another employee to turn off the conveyor, which the co-worker left to do. Several co-workers returned to the scene, the employee was prone on the conveyor with his left hand and arm caught between the conveyor belt and the structural steel of the system. The conveyor was equipped with metal sweeps or flights that broke the employee's ribs crushing him and puncturing his lungs. The cause of death was traumatic chest injuries, including the puncture of the lungs.
Keywords: CHEST, STEEL, CONVEYOR, ARM, HAND, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107741605 | Fatality | Puncture | Crushing and grinding machine operators |
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