Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1213235.015 - Kw Plastics Recycling Division
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Kw Plastics Recycling Division
279 Pike County Lake Road
Troy, AL 36079
Mailing Address:
Po Box 707, Troy, AL 36081
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325991/Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/26/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 09/26/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1175277 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $33,165 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,165 |
| Current Penalty | $19,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,500 |
| 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 | 19100028 B01 I | 07/07/2017 | 07/26/2017 | $7,500 | $8,067 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 07/07/2017 | 07/26/2017 | $12,000 | $12,549 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 07/07/2017 | 07/26/2017 | $0 | $12,549 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:55 a.m. on January 22, 2017, an employee was conducting repair related activities on the upper level of a spin dryer on Line 3. The employee climbed out and was standing on the cover of an auger/screw conveyor system when the employees foot slipped and they fell into the conveyor. The employee fractured his leg and lacerated his heel. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Amputation, Auger, Caught In, Conveyor, Foot, Fracture, Laceration, Leg, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1213235.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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