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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115099640 - Il/Norplex, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Il/Norplex, Inc.
665 Lybrand Street
Postville, IA 52162
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 977, Postville, IA 52162
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3083
NAICS: 326130/ Laminated Plastics Plate, Sheet (except Packaging), and Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 115099640 | Yes | |
| Referral | 900165903 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| Current Penalty | $2,725 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,725 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 I | 06/22/2005 | 08/09/2005 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 06/22/2005 | 08/09/2005 | $1,725 | $2,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 06/22/2005 | 06/27/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 06/22/2005 | 08/09/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 12, 2005, Employee #1 was helping a maintenance employee to troubleshoot a dust collection system. They opened an access door on an air lock tube to see if it was plugged. Employee #1 then stuck his hand up the tube to check for plugging. His right hand was caught in a moving air lock feeder, causing the amputation of four fingers. The dust collector was not locked out prior to maintenance. Employee #1 was unaware of the presence of the air lock. The maintenance activity was conducted in the dark, while it was raining. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, REPAIR, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, DUST COLLECTOR, LOCKOUT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115099640 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |