Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1335354.015 - Polytec Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Polytec Inc.
1709 Reymet Road
North Chesterfield, VA 23234
Mailing Address:
191 Barley Park Lane, Mooresville, NC 28115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424690/Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1366169 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,875 |
| Current Penalty | $2,156 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,156 |
| 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 | 19100305 B01 II | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $2,156 | $2,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100110 F02 I | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100110 F02 II | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100151 B | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02005 | Other | 19100303 F01 | 09/18/2018 | 11/13/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on July 31, 2018, Employee #1 was checking and greasing a pump. The employee used a rag to wipe grease from the pump while it was running. The employee's right index finger tip was amputated when it came into contact with the coupling and hex screws on the pump. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Pump
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1335354.015 | 44 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Truck drivers, heavy |
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