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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1434300.015 - Mobile Track Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Mobile Track Solutions
203 Johnson St.
Elkader, IA 52043
Mailing Address:
203 Johnson St., Elkader, IA 52043
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333120/Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/01/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/15/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1502070 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:20 p.m. on September 24, 2019, an employee for a construction machinery manufacturer was performing a final hydraulic protocol test on a new tractor as part of final inspection for delivery to a customer. While tightening the tension on the tractor's tracks a loose coupling connection on the hose tension kit caused the internal O-ring to fail. The high pressure hydraulic fluid released at 3,000 pounds per square inch (psi) and pierced the employee's skin. The employee was hospitalized for treatment of a high pressure injection injury to the web of his left thumb.
Keywords: Construction vehicle, Defect, Hand, High Pressure, Hydraulic Fluid, Injected, Injection, Inspecting, Material Handling, Pressure, Pressure Release, Skin, Testing, Thumb, Tracks, Tractor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1434300.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |