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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1214090.015 - U.S. Department Of Defense, Department Of The Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Afrc 932d Airlift Wing
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Department Of Defense, Department Of The Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Afrc 932d Airlift Wing
Building 450
Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
Mailing Address:
Safety Office 101 Heritage Drive, Scott Air Force Base, IL 62225
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 928110/National Security
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership:
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/13/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1185588 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 06/15/2017 | 07/12/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on February 23, 2017, Employee #1 was preparing to cut a piece of polycarbonate operating a Tennsmith manual shear. The hold down guard was not adjusted and aligned properly. Employee #1s right ring finger and pinky finger were under the shear as he actuated the pedal. The shear came down on his fingers and the tip of his ringer finger was amputates as he pulled back. The employee was not hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught By, Caught In, Finger, Shear, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1214090.015 | 40 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Military Personnel |