Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1263219.015 - Action Lift Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Action Lift Inc.
1 Memco Dr.
Pittston, PA 18640
Mailing Address:
1 Memco Dr., Pittston, PA 18640
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 12/21/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1262294 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,387 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,387 |
| Current Penalty | $4,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,040 |
| 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 | 11/07/2017 | 12/27/2017 | $4,040 | $5,387 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 11/07/2017 | 12/27/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:30 p.m. on September 11, 2017, an employee was working for a firm that repaired and maintained commercial and industrial machinery and equipment. He and a coworker were prepping a new forklift for delivery to a customer. The employee was working in the engine compartment. He was checking the tension on one of the belts that power auxiliary components, generally known as a fan belt. The coworker was lubricating the rear steering mechanism. The coworker turned the forklift key to start the engine to enable the power steering of the forklift to function. At the time, the employee had his left hand under the fan belt. The employee sustained the amputation of the tips of three fingers on his left hand; the middle, ring and small fingers. The narrative did not say whether he was hospitalized or not. The workers failed to use lockout/tagout (LOTO) as they worked.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automotive Repair, Caught In, Fan Belt, Finger, Hand, Industrial Truck, Lockout/Tagout, Nip Point, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Pulley
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1263219.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |