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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1382353.015 - 109473 - Valmont Industries Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
109473 - Valmont Industries Incorporated
1117 Brown Forman Road
Watson, IN 47130
Mailing Address:
1117 Brown Forman Road, Watson, IN 47130
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3479
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/27/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/14/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1429307 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | 04/04/2019 | 07/03/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 04/04/2019 | 05/09/2019 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 20, 2019, Employee # 1, a drill press operator, began cleaning activities while the equipment was still energized and running. The spindle on the drill press had speeds that ranged from 45 to 1115 rotations per minute. As Employee #1 reached into the unguarded point of operation, his shirt sleeve or gloves became entangled in the drill bit. Employee #1 was pulled toward the machine, entangling Employee #1's long hair. The drill press continued to spin, completely pulling Employee #1 into the operating area. Emergency services were contacted and, upon arrival, Employee #1 was taken to a nearby hospital where she died of her injuries.
Keywords: Caught In, Drill Press, Hair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1382353.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |