Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1206644.015 - Reno Forklift, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Reno Forklift, Inc.
10855 Lear Logostics
Reno, NV 89506
Mailing Address:
171 Coney Island Dr., Sparks, NV 89431
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1172229 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1207207 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/16/2017 | 04/05/2017 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 03/30/2017 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on January 10, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a company that provided forklifts and other material handling products, was working at a conveyor line. He was attempting to get out from underneath the conveyor line when his middle finger became caught in a rotating sprocket and chain. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation of his right middle finger.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught In, Chain, Conveyor, Finger, Hand, Machine Guarding, Rotating Parts, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1206644.015 | 55 | M | Hospitalized injury | Installers And Repairers |
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