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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1218462.015 - Mcelroy Metal Mill, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Mcelroy Metal Mill, Inc.
9700 I-20
Merkel, TX 79536
Mailing Address:
1500 Hamilton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332322/Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/20/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Fabmetsh
Case Closed: 09/06/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1190378 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1218725 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,605 | $0 | $7,605 |
| 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 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 07/25/2017 | 09/08/2017 | $7,605 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on March 9, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a metal milling company, was operating a slither/slasher machine. He was catching metal at the exit end of the machine when a finger on his left hand came into contact with the machine blade. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was treated for the partial amputation of his finger.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Finger, Machine Guarding, Mill--Plant, Milling Machine, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1218462.015 | 52 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |