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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1522588.015 - Southwire Company, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Southwire Company, Llc
1 Southwire Drive
Carrollton, GA 30119
Mailing Address:
1 Southwire Drive, Carrollton, GA 30119
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331318
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/23/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1746889 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,119 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,119 |
| Current Penalty | $5,471 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,471 |
| 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 | 07/23/2021 | $5,471 | $9,119 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:40 a.m. on March 16, 2021, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a Micro Separator due to an unusual vibration. The employee bypassed lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and instructed a coworker to turn off the machine. Before the machine fully deenergized, Employee #1 opened the clear plastic guard. As a result, the centrifuge cylinder descended, amputating Employee #1's right ring finger below the first joint. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automatic Machine, Finger, Fingertip, Guard, Lockout/Tagout, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1522588.015 | 68 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |