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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1565340.015 - Penn Aluminum International Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Penn Aluminum International Llc
5602 E Harrison
Harlingen, TX 78550
Mailing Address:
5602 E Harrison, Harlingen, TX 78550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331318
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/23/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/10/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1835662 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 10:15 p.m. on November 20, 2021, Employee #1 was trying to rehome a machine when the coiler extended too far and activated the limit switch. The employee then removed the cover from the belt and drum housing to try to make the necessary adjustments without notifying his supervisor and/or maintenance personnel. Since the coiler continued to spin with centrifugal force once power has been shut off, until winding down, the employee's finger was caught in the pinch point of a rotating belt. The employee was hospitalized and treated for a partial finger amputation.
Keywords: Belt, Caught In, Cover, Finger, Partial Amputation, Pinched
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1565340.015 | 19 | M | Hospitalized injury | Extruding and forming machine operators |