Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127259877 - Service Metal Co Of Grand Rapids
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Service Metal Co Of Grand Rapids
1645 Roberts
Muskegon, MI 49445
Mailing Address:
1701 Michigan St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/11/1997
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 |
| Current Penalty | $1,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 07/24/1997 | 07/29/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084251803 | 07/24/1997 | 07/29/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 40840623 | 07/24/1997 | 07/29/1997 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 4084196201 | 07/24/1997 | 07/29/1997 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 4084112603 | 07/24/1997 | 07/29/1997 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a 4 in. grinder with a carbon blade to cut overhead rebar rods when the grinder kicked back and the blade struck his face. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where 17 stitches were required to close his lacerations. The tool was not guarded, and he was not wearing a face shield.
Keywords: GRINDER, KICK BACK, PORTABLE POWER TOOL, PPE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, BLADE, FACE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127259877 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Construction laborers |
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