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Inspection: 1273012.015 - Energy Panel Structures Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa
Site Address:
Energy Panel Structures Inc.
102 E. Industrial Park
Graettinger, IA 51342
Mailing Address:
Po Box 238, Graettinger, IA 51342
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321992/Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate, S:Tempworkers
Close Case:02/26/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1258891 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100213 L02 | 02/08/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:52 p.m. on August 29, 2017, Employee #1 was drilling holes in a two by four piece of wood using a drill press. The lumber got caught on the drill bit and t he employee attempted to remove it, without de-energizing the equipment. Part of the chuck guard was missing and Employee #1's hand became caught in the drill press. The employee sustained a fractured hand with possible amputation. Reconst ructive hand surgery was reported to occur.
Keywords:amputation, caught in, drill, drill press, hand, lockout/tagout, machine guarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1273012.015 | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |