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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1216674.015 - Softex Products Inc Pr
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Arecibo 0257210
Site Address:
Softex Products Inc Pr
Carr.155 Km 44.8 Parque Industrial
Morovis, PR 00687
Mailing Address:
Po Box 420, Morovis, PR 00687
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322299/All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/06/2017
Emphasis: P:Amputation, N:Amputate, S:Amputation
Case Closed: 04/20/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1190777 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,200 |
| Current Penalty | $6,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,600 |
| 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 C01 | 08/04/2017 | 08/30/2017 | $2,100 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 08/04/2017 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 08/04/2017 | 08/23/2017 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 08/04/2017 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on February 17, 2017, an employee was performing supervisory duties while the mechanics and operator were settings the Paper Converter Machine, Rewinder Machine. The employee accidentally put his right hands finger at the guide rollers while the mechanic moved it manually in order to detect a fail with the transfer process. The employees right hand finger was caught in a pinch point between two guide paper rollers of the rewinder machine and was amputated. The employee was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Caught By, Finger, Paper, Roller--Mach/Part
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1216674.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury |