Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1494938.015 - Kiliper Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Kiliper Corporation
118 Alexander Avenue
Ames, IA 50010
Mailing Address:
118 Alexander Avenue, Ames, IA 50010
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326112/Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/25/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate, S:Tempworkers
Case Closed: 12/14/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1659773 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1498716 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on September 8, 2020, an employee was attempting to manually advance a machine with her left hand positioned under and behind the guard, while squatting or kneeling next to the machine. The employee contacted a blade as she manually advanced the machine with her right hand. The employee suffered an amputation of the left thumb to the first joint and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Contact, Thumb, Unguarded
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1494938.015 | 27 | F | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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