Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1356344.015 - Sofidel America
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Sofidel America
3515 Las Vegas Boulevard North
Las Vegas, NV 89115
Mailing Address:
140 Cassia Way Suite 300, Henderson, NV 89014
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 322299/All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1388566 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1367227 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,670 |
| Current Penalty | $5,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,670 |
| 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 | 02/14/2019 | 02/22/2019 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $0 | 02/27/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040032 A01 | 02/14/2019 | 02/22/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/27/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 02/14/2019 | 02/22/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/27/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on September 14, 2018, an employee and a coworker were rewinding toilet tissue paper in the machine restricted area onto an embossing rollers of a Fabio Perini Constellation, unit #33106. Another coworker was jogging the embossing rollers from the exterior of the cage. The employee and coworker were pulling fresh toilet tissue sheets into position while another coworker advanced the rollers. The employee reached in to smooth paper as it entered the rollers. The employee sustained a partial left thumb amputation and a laceration to his palm. The employee was transported to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Hand, Laceration, Partial Amputation, Point Of Operation, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1356344.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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