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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1333218.015 - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes Drive
Vance, AL 35490
Mailing Address:
1 Mercedes Drive, Vance, AL 35490
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336111/Automobile Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/20/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1358683 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,641 |
| Current Penalty | $11,641 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,641 |
| 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 | 10/24/2018 | $11,641 | $11,641 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on July 12, 2018, an employee was drilling holes into metal pieces for use in rack components when his gloved hand was caught by the rotating drill bit. The employee yanked his arm and hand back, amputating his left hand's pinkie. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught By, Drill, Drill Press, Finger
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1333218.015 | 25 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |