Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1331699.015 - Sims Metal Management
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Sims Metal Management
28520 Hofmeimer Way
Petersburg, VA 23803
Mailing Address:
25801 Hofheimer Way, Petersburg, VA 23803
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1360290 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:45 p.m. on July 16, 2018, an employee was replacing a 145 foot conveyor belt on a 70 foot nonferrous stacker conveyor. The employee was using a sledge hammer to dislodge the clamp which caused the cable to whip off the head pulley and struck his upper left arm and fracturing it. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Arm, Conveyor Belt, Fracture, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1331699.015 | 46 | M | Hospitalized injury | Supervisors, mechanics and repairers |
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