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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1262536.015 - Mohawk Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Mohawk Industries Inc.
12001 Railroad Drive
El Paso, TX 79934
Mailing Address:
12001 Railroad Drive, El Paso, TX 79934
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423320/ Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 02/07/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1261434 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1300027 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $30,489 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,489 |
| Current Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 01/23/2018 | 01/29/2018 | $8,000 | $10,163 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 01/23/2018 | 02/02/2018 | $9,000 | $12,195 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 III | 01/23/2018 | 01/29/2018 | $0 | $8,131 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 3:15 p.m. on September 7, 2017, Employee #1 was supervising the operation of the tile presses. The employee reached into the belt conveyor system to remove a piece of tile. His left index finger became caught in the belt and pulley, causing an amputation of his left finger at the first knuckle. Employee #1 was hospitalized for his injury.
Keywords: Amputation, Belt Conveyor, Caught In, Conveyor, Finger, Lockout, Pulley
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1262536.015 | 32 | M | Hospitalized injury | Pressing machine operators |