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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1567281.015 - Modwash Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Modwash Llc
1788 East Main Street
Kent, OH 44240
Mailing Address:
736 Cherry Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811192/Car Washes
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/13/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1838657 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $29,004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,004 |
| Current Penalty | $18,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,853 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 02/18/2022 | 05/02/2022 | $9,426 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D | 02/18/2022 | 05/02/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 02/18/2022 | 05/02/2022 | $9,426 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on November 27, 2021, an employee was repairing a jammed roller on a car wash conveyor while performing service and maintenance on the car wash conveyor system. The employee attempted to re-align the rollers and failed to perform energy control of the conveyor system. The employee attempted to grab a roller, and the right hand was caught in the chain and sprocket. A coworker pushed the e-stop to power down the equipment. The employee amputated the right ring finger and crushing injuries to the middle and pinky fingers. The employee was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Belt Conveyor, Caught In, Chain, Conveyor, Crushed, Finger, Jammed, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1567281.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Personnel and labor relations managers |