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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1496090.015 - Westlake Chemical
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Westlake Chemical
20043 Hwy 51
Gallman, MS 39077
Mailing Address:
20043 Hwy 51, Gallman, MS 39077
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325991/Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/13/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1668992 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on October 2, 2020, an employee working as a machine operator for a chemical manufacturer was operating a PVC dicing machine. There was a problem with the feed that the employee tried to fix without shutting down the machine. The employee removed a cover that guarded moving parts when he caught his hand in a belt and pulley. The employee partially amputated his right thumb and lacerated his index finger, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Caught Between, Cover, Energized, Finger, Hand, Instantaneous amputation, Laceration, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Partial Amputation, Pinch Point, Pinched, Pulley, Reaching In, Safety Device, Thumb, Traumatic Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1496090.015 | 44 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |