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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1547445.015 - American Step Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
American Step Company, Inc.
830 East Broadway Street
Griffin, GA 30224
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 137, Griffin, GA 30224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326121/Unlaminated Plastics Profile Shape Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/11/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/18/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1793769 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:15 a.m. on August 3, 2021, Employee #1 was operating a KRB Coil Form machine when he noticed a jam. While attempting to manually clear the jam with the machine still energized, the employee's right hand was pinched by the rollers at the outlet, resulting in a partial amputation of the right pinky finger. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Automatic Machine, Clearing, Hand, Jammed, Lockout/Tagout, Partial Amputation, Pinch Point, Pinched, Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1547445.015 | 39 | M | Non Hospitalized injury |