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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1466404.015 - Simcoe Wood Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Simcoe Wood Products, Inc.
3730 Al Hwy 69 N
Cullman, AL 35058
Mailing Address:
3730 Al Hwy 69 N, Cullman, AL 35058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/12/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1541703 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $37,108 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,108 |
| Current Penalty | $24,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,120 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100169 B03 III | 08/03/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $6,030 | $8,906 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100213 R04 | 08/03/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $6,030 | $10,390 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100213 S06 | 08/03/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $6,030 | $8,906 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100265 C20 II | 08/03/2020 | 08/28/2020 | $6,030 | $8,906 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on February 6, 2020, an employee was cutting slat boards on a Whirlwind 212 Cut-Off Saw. The employee had her right hand under the pneumatic guard with her foot still on the activating pedal when she leaned forward activating the saw and guard. The guard came down and the saw blade started and elevated contacting the employee's hand. The employee was hospitalized to treat amputations of her right index, middle, and ring fingers and tip of the pinkie pinky finger.
Keywords: Activated, Amputated, Amputation, Board, Chop Saw, Contact, Cutting, Finger, Fingertip, Foot Control, Guard, Sawblade
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1466404.015 | 40 | F | Hospitalized injury | Sawing machine operators |