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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1471353.015 - Bulldog Rack Of Weirton, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Bulldog Rack Of Weirton, Inc.
200 Fort Steuben Road
Weirton, WV 26062
Mailing Address:
200 Fort Steuben Road, Weirton, WV 26062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 337215/ Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1561273 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 1561316 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,639 | $107,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $133,589 |
| Current Penalty | $66,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,794 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C06 | 09/25/2020 | 10/30/2020 | $4,723 | $9,446 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/25/2020 | 10/30/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 09/25/2020 | 10/22/2020 | $4,723 | $9,446 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100219 C04 I | 09/25/2020 | 10/22/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01002C | Serious | 19100219 H01 | 09/25/2020 | 10/22/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19100217 C02 I B | 09/25/2020 | 10/15/2020 | $3,373 | $6,747 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/25/2020 | 10/30/2020 | $53,975 | $107,950 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19100141 A05 | 09/25/2020 | 10/05/2020 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/2020 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on March 28, 2020, Employee # 1 was changing over a machine and was removing and replacing the dies. The machine was not locked out and was running. Employee # 1's hand was inside the power press to place the new dies. His hand made contact with the sensor, which caused the machine to cycle while his hand was inside. Employee # 1 was hospitalized to treat a crushed right hand and fingers. His fingers were surgical amputated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Contact, Crushed, Energized, Finger, Hand, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Cycled, Power Press
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1471353.015 | 50 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |