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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1544636.015 - Aer Manufacturing, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Aer Manufacturing, L.P.
2030 Chenault Dr
Carrollton, TX 75006
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 979, Carrollton, TX 75011
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336310
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/28/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1789642 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,728 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,728 |
| Current Penalty | $6,437 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,437 |
| 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 A02 | 10/06/2021 | 11/02/2021 | $6,437 | $10,728 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:23 p.m. on July 22, 2021, Employee #1 was inspecting the belts on a Berco grinding machine after the grinder had stopped working properly. The employee had shut off the machine and power switch, removed the guard, and began manually rotating the belts by hand. His right index finger was caught between the belt and pulley. As he pulled his hand back, the tip of his right index finger was amputated. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt, Caught Between, Finger, Fingertip, Grinder, Hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1544636.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Crushing and grinding machine operators |