Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1197243.015 - Engineered Truss Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sioux Falls Area Office
Site Address:
Engineered Truss Systems, Inc.
1400 E. Benson Road
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Mailing Address:
1400 E. Benson Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321214/Truss Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2016
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/13/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1164237 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,243 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,243 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 04/14/2017 | 06/15/2017 | $3,000 | $5,070 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D | 04/14/2017 | 06/15/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 | 04/14/2017 | 06/15/2017 | $1,000 | $2,173 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 14, 2016, an employee was performing maintenance on equipment in effort to repair a safety feature of a truss splicer. During maintenance, the truss splicer was not properly fully de-energized. The employee was caught in a pinch point and suffered amputation of their left forearm.
Keywords: Amputation, Arm, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1197243.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |
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