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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1499231.015 - Afco Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Afco Industries, Inc.
8161 Highway 37
Olmsted, IL 62970
Mailing Address:
8161 Highway 37, Olmsted, IL 62970
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339999/All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/02/2020
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/30/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1676283 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,653 |
| Current Penalty | $13,653 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,653 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/04/2021 | 03/30/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19100147 C01 | 03/04/2021 | 03/30/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19100147 C06 | 03/04/2021 | 03/30/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on October 20, 2020, Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were being instructed on the operation of a B & O saw by Coworker #3. Employee #1 was using the saw to trim the ends off of aluminum stock. Employee #1 activated the single start button starting the cutting sequence described as follows; the hold down device lowers onto the aluminum stock and holds it steady for the cut. During the cut, the saw malfunctioned and caused the spinning saw blade to move from its parking enclosure and move across the cutting deck. As Employee #1 was removing the cut ends with his hands, his right index finger was amputated. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Guard, Malfunction, Reaching, Saw, Sawblade
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499231.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |