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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1235599.015 - Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Sunflower Electric Power Corporation
14255 East Us 160 Hwy
Ulysses, KS 67880
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1020 301 W 13th, Hays, KS 67601
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 221122/Electric Power Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/01/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1216560 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,486 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,486 |
| Current Penalty | $14,486 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,486 |
| 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 | 07/06/2017 | 08/01/2017 | $9,054 | $9,054 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 07/06/2017 | 08/01/2017 | $5,432 | $5,432 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:55 a.m. on May 18, 2017, an employee was cutting metal using a Band saw. The employee reached into the saw while it was operating to see if oil was dripping from it and his finger came into contact with the saw blade. The employee amputated their left hand index finger.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Bandsaw, Blade, Finger
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1235599.015 | 40 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |