Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1484693.015 - The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
The Hydaker-Wheatlake Company
2428 Dugan Ave
Independence, IA 50644
Mailing Address:
420 S Roth St # B, Reed City, MI 49677
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1625566 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:02 p.m. on July 18, 2020, Employee #1 and a coworker were reconnecting a drum reel by manually pushing a mandrel into two collars at a manufacturing facility. The mandrel shaft was partially misaligned, creating a gap of approximately 1.5 inches between the shaft and collar. While lifting and rocking the mandrel to align it, Employee #1 lost his grip on the mandrel, causing it to shift and close the remaining gap. This resulted in a metal pin and bracket pinching the tip of his left little finger. The employee was treated without hospitalization and underwent an amputation of the fingertip.
Keywords: Amputation, Finger, Fingertip, Metal, Pinch Point
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1484693.015 | 27 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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