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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1543029.015 - Phifer Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Phifer Incorporated
4400 Kauloosa Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1700, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1787099 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,942 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,942 |
| Current Penalty | $10,942 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,942 |
| 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 | 09/20/2021 | $10,942 | $10,942 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on July 14, 2021, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a winder machine when his right ring finger became caught between the sprockets and chain. Emergency services transported him to the hospital, where he was admitted and treated for a right ring finger amputation.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Finger, Fingertip, Sprocket, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1543029.015 | 51 | M | Hospitalized injury |