Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1214123.015 - Vti Architectural Products
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Vti Architectural Products
1000 Industrial Park
Holstein, IA 51025
Mailing Address:
1000 Industrial Park, Holstein, IA 51025
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321911/Wood Window and Door Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/12/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1179702 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $15,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 C02 I | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 03/30/2017 | 05/16/2017 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 6:15 p.m. on January 27, 2017, an employee was using an air wand to clean a press trimmer. The employee removed the dust collection hose to shake out and clean the hose. The employee noticed a large piece of veneer inside the dust collection collar and reached into area. The blade to the trimmer was still operating, and the employee's fingers were struck by blade. The employee sustained an amputation to right middle finger and avulsion to the pointer finger.
Keywords: Amputation, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1214123.015 | 49 | F | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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