Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1203938.015 - South Texas Pallets
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
South Texas Pallets
1500 S. Tower Rd
Alamo, TX 78516
Mailing Address:
1500 S. Tower Rd, Alamo, TX 78516
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1174136 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,847 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,847 |
| Current Penalty | $1,847 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,847 |
| 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 | 04/14/2017 | $1,847 | $1,847 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On January 18, 2017, Employee #1 was working in the cutting area. The employee tried to remove the debris from around the saw blade, but sustained a laceration to his finger, amputating it. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Blade, Finger, Machine Guarding, Saw, Struck Against
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1203938.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Sawing machine operators |
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