Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1394786.015 - Americhem Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Americhem Inc.
55 Cottage Grove St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Mailing Address:
55 Cottage Grove St Sw, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Injury/Illness
Case Closed: 06/10/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1443906 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 p.m. on March 21, 2019, Employee #1 was cleaning powder and pellets from the feed throat on the extruder from the unlocked SEBS, Line 3 for a plastics and resin manufacturer. The left index finger of the glove wearing employee was amputated down to the knuckle when the removal of the extruder guard exposed screws spinning at 250 rpms with no guard. The employee was not hospitalized for the injuries.
Keywords: Amputation, Cleaning, Finger, Material Handling, Partial Amputation, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1394786.015 | 37 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |
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