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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1369199.015 - Caterpillar Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Caterpillar Inc.
500 N Morton Ave
Morton, IL 61550
Mailing Address:
500 N Morton Ave, Morton, IL 61550
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 333120/Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/04/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/11/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1411519 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $20,838 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,838 |
| Current Penalty | $10,419 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,419 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 III B | 05/30/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $10,419 | $10,419 | $0 | 06/24/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D | 05/30/2019 | 06/14/2019 | $0 | $10,419 | $0 | 06/24/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 10:50 a.m. on December 21, 2018, an employee was repairing a broken chain on an overhead conveyor system. The employee removed the guards and laid on the rollers then saw the broken chain and pulled out with his hands and counted the links on damaged chain. The employee dropped the chain in between sprockets and pushed on one end to the east and continued sliding under the sprocket to put master link. The employee placed his hands, one finger to pick up chain next to sprocket and received a finger amputation. Hospitalization was not required.
Keywords: Amputation, Broken Chain, Finger, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1369199.015 | 56 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |