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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1546854.015 - Was Broken Pallet Co
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Was Broken Pallet Co
625 2nd Street
Moorland, IA 50566
Mailing Address:
Po Box 157, Moorland, IA 50566
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/30/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1793949 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,044 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 10/11/2021 | 11/29/2021 | $4,000 | $5,852 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100213 R04 | 10/11/2021 | 11/29/2021 | $6,000 | $8,192 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:20 p.m. on August 3, 2021, an employee at a pallet construction site was operating a SmartProducts Manual Trim Saw to cut a piece of wood. After completing the cut, the employee returned the saw handle to its starting position. While reaching into the saw with his right hand, the saw blade unexpectedly swung back and amputated the employee's right index finger. Additionally, the employee sustained a small cut on his right thumb. The employee was hospitalized for the treatment of these injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Fingertip, Laceration, Reaching In, Saw, Sawblade, Wood
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1546854.015 | 29 | M | Hospitalized injury | Sawing machine operators |