Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1280119.015 - Ridgway Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Ridgway Llc
5600 West County Line Road
Mequon, WI 53092
Mailing Address:
10410 W. Lapham St, Milwaukee, WI 53214
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: 11/30/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 12/22/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1287261 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on November 27, 2017, Employee #1 was cutting a two inch thick, 12 foot diameter, plastic tank using a partner saw. The saw kicked back when it hit a piece of metal, causing its blade to contact Employee #1's arm and shoulder. He sustained lacerations to the arm and shoulder, which he was hospitalized and received treatment.
Keywords: Arm, Blade, Kick Back, Laceration, Machine Guarding, Saw, Shoulder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1280119.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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