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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1576042.015 - Lowe'S Home Centers, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Lowe'S Home Centers, Llc
100 Lowes Blvd.
Clearfield, PA 16830
Mailing Address:
100 Lowes Blvd., Clearfield, PA 16830
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 444110/Home Centers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/16/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1858261 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,575 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $9,200 |
| 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 | 19100009 B | 07/22/2022 | 08/10/2022 | $8,000 | $10,360 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100303 B01 II | 07/22/2022 | 08/10/2022 | $1,200 | $6,215 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on January 23, 2022, an employee was cleaning out a dust collector behind a saw when he noticed a clog in the collector. The employee reached behind the saw and removed the dust collector bag. The employee then reached into the collector while it was still running and his hand was caught by the rotating parts. The employee amputated his finger, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Catch Point, Caught By, Dust Collector, Energized, Finger, Hand, Lack of Work Procedures, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Rotating Parts, Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576042.015 | 59 | M | Hospitalized injury |