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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1517124.015 - Seedorff Masonry Industries Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Seedorff Masonry Industries Company
201 Smi Road
Cresco, IA 52136
Mailing Address:
Po Box 116, Cresco, IA 52136
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1738464 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,524 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100147 C06 I | 05/11/2021 | 06/07/2021 | $2,000 | $4,262 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 05/11/2021 | 06/07/2021 | $0 | $4,262 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on February 23, 2021, Employee #1 was operating an inverted table saw with a radial saw blade (Manufacturer: Robbins Machine Company, Model: The Hurricane, Serial Number: FE-090397, equipped with an 18-inch diameter, 36-tooth blade). While wrapping up work and cleaning at the end of the shift as instructed, the employee opened the secured front metal panel of the saw's enclosure using a hexagonal wrench. With the saw blade still running and exposed, the employee placed his hand inside the enclosure to scoop out wood dust. The employee's right hand came into contact with the running saw blade, resulting in the amputation of the tip of the right-hand ring finger (up to the knuckle) and a laceration to the right-hand middle finger. The employee was hospitalized and received medical treatment, including surgical amputation. The incident highlights the importance of proper lockout/tagout procedures and ensuring equipment is deenergized before performing maintenance or cleaning tasks.
Keywords: Cleaning, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Sawblade, Table Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1517124.015 | 26 | M | Hospitalized injury |