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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1265052.015 - Diversified Technologies Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Diversified Technologies Inc.
2002 Kingbird Avenue
George, IA 51237
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8, George, IA 51237
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333111/Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1264627 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,100 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 | 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) | 10/20/2017 | 12/08/2017 | $800 | $1,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on September 18, 2017, an employee was touching up a part on a robot welder. The employee was unable to see the work area while standing on a stool. The employee shut the door to welding cage and climbed between the welding table and the robot platform. The employee was observing the welding sequence to make sure the machine was going to weld correctly. When the employee cycled the machine, the machine traveled to the home position at full speed. The employees legs were pinched between the welding table and the robot base. The employee was bruised and sustained lacerated on the back of both legs. The employee required several stiches on back of left leg. Employee was kept in the hospital for possible compartment syndrome.
Keywords: Lockout, Maintenance, Process Safety, Robotics, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1265052.015 | 41 | F | Hospitalized injury | Welders and cutters |