Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1276811.015 - American Avk Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
American Avk Co.
2155 Meridian Blvd.
Minden, NV 89423
Mailing Address:
2155 Meridian Blvd., Minden, NV 89423
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332911/Industrial Valve Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/22/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1283522 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,380 |
| Current Penalty | $2,380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,380 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 01/02/2018 | 01/22/2018 | $2,380 | $2,380 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on November 7, 2017, an employee was operating a CNC machine. During work, the employee was struck in the head by a rotating part (push bar). As a result, the employee sustained a fractured skull, which she was hospitalized and received treatment.
Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Fracture, Head, Machine Guarding, Rotating Parts, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1276811.015 | 35 | F | Hospitalized injury | Machinists |
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