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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1531825.015 - Modern Forge Tennessee, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Modern Forge Tennessee, Llc
501 Rock Lane
Piney Flats, TN 37686
Mailing Address:
501 Rock Lane, Piney Flats, TN 37686
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332111/Iron and Steel Forging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/26/2022
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 08/19/2021 | 09/13/2021 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 a.m. on May 5, 2021, Employee #1, employed in a forge shop, was removing scrap steel from a hot trim press chute. The employee placed his hands above the trim die to remove small metal slugs when he accidentally stepped on the foot pedal, activating the press. The press completed its full revolution and came down on the employee's right hand, amputating four fingers. The employee was hospitalized to treat the injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Fingertip, Hand, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Press Operator, Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1531825.015 | 22 | M | Hospitalized injury | Pressing machine operators |