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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1546390.015 - Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
1 Mercedes Drive
Vance, AL 35490
Mailing Address:
1 Mercedes Drive, Vance, AL 35490
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336111/Automobile Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/14/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1792891 | Yes | 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 | 19100212 A01 | 12/09/2021 | $10,942 | $10,942 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:40 a.m. on July 31, 2021, Employee #1 was operating a right-angle wireless DC torque tool when his gloved left hand came into contact with the rotating bit. The glove became entangled, resulting in amputation of the distal left index finger. The employee was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Contact, Degloving, Glove, Hand Tool
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1546390.015 | 38 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |