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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1426135.015 - Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Mueller Water Products, Inc.
620 Industrial Drive Sw
Cleveland, TN 37311
Mailing Address:
620 Industrial Drive Sw, Cleveland, TN 37311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332996/Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1491511 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 11/13/2019 | 12/18/2019 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 11/13/2019 | 12/18/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/13/2019 | 12/18/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 11/13/2019 | 12/18/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 11/13/2019 | 12/18/2019 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on August 23, 2019, an employee was showing their coworker a non-functioning part of an end forming machine that required repair. As the employee put his left hand in between the hydraulic jaws of the machine to point directly at the part, the machine cycled, closing on the employee's hand. The employee's hand was crushed, resulting in hospitalization and amputation of the ring, middle, and index fingers.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Clamp, Crushed, Finger, Hydraulic, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Cycled, Malfunction, Repair
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1426135.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |