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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1520758.015 - Stresscrete, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Stresscrete, Inc.
9200 Energy Lane
Northport, AL 35476
Mailing Address:
9200 Energy Lane, Northport, AL 35476
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 327390/Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/08/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1747327 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,557 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,557 |
| Current Penalty | $6,690 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,690 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 05/26/2021 | $6,690 | $9,557 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:11 a.m. on March 17, 2021, Employee #1 was operating a drilling machine when they inadvertently placed his right hand too close to the rotating drill bit. As the machine operated, the drill bit made contact with the employee's thumb, resulting in an amputation. The employee was hospitalized for the injury and required medical treatment. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining proper safety protocols and ensuring adequate machine guarding to prevent hand placement near moving parts.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Contact, Drill, Drill, Drill Bit, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1520758.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Drilling and boring machine operators |