Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1321110.015 - M&T Pallet Company
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
M&T Pallet Company
11397 Hwy 90
Beaumont, TX 77713
Mailing Address:
1012 John Hare Rd, Silsbee, TX 77656
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1343131 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,610 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,610 |
| Current Penalty | $25,610 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,610 |
| 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 A03 II | 10/02/2018 | 11/20/2018 | $12,805 | $12,805 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 10/02/2018 | 11/20/2018 | $12,805 | $12,805 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:15 p.m. on May 30, 2018, Employee #1 was dismantling and recycling wood from old pallets. The employee reached into the machine with his hand to remove a small section of wood that appeared to be jammed. The employee's fingers came into contact with a one and one half inch blade on a horizontal band saw and amputated one of his fingers. He was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Bandsaw, Blade, Finger, Jammed, Pallet, Struck Against
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1321110.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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