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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1508642.015 - Imagefirst Healthcare Laundry Specialists
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Imagefirst Healthcare Laundry Specialists
4870 J Street Southwest
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Mailing Address:
4870 J Street Southwest, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 812332/Industrial Launderers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/05/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1712572 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,298 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36,298 |
| Current Penalty | $19,249 | $0 | $0 | $5,800 | $0 | $25,049 |
| 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 | 19100145 F03 | 02/18/2021 | 04/06/2021 | $7,104 | $7,104 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 02/18/2021 | 04/06/2021 | $12,145 | $12,145 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19100264 C04 III A | 02/18/2021 | 04/06/2021 | $2,900 | $5,683 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004B | Serious | 19100264 D01 V | 02/18/2021 | 04/06/2021 | $0 | $7,104 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 19100303 G01 | 02/18/2021 | 04/06/2021 | $2,900 | $4,262 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 a.m. on December 28, 2020, Employee #1 was extracting hospital sheets from a Braun industrial washing machine with a 400-pound load capacity. After the initial spin cycle failed to extract water from the tangled sheets, the employee attempted to reload the wet sheets into the machine for a second spin cycle. While adjusting the drum from the control panel, a wet sheet wrapped around the employee's left arm, causing them to be violently thrashed and flipped into the load basket. Management attempted to free the employee but was unsuccessful, prompting a call to emergency medical services. The employee sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractures to the left upper and lower arm. The employee was hospitalized for treatment. This incident underscores the hazards associated with operating heavy-duty washing machines and the importance of implementing safety measures to prevent entanglement injuries.
Keywords: Arm, Entangled, Fracture, Washing Machine
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1508642.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury |