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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1576771.015 - Fimco Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sioux Falls Area Office
Site Address:
Fimco Inc.
1000 Fimco Lane
North Sioux City, SD 57049
Mailing Address:
1000 Fimco Lane, North Sioux City, SD 57049
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333111/Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/07/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/25/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1863894 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,502 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,502 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 05/04/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $10,000 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100212 A03 III | 05/04/2022 | 05/31/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 a.m. on February 4, 2022, two employees were operating machines (press brake and pipe bender). Both employees' fingers were caught in a point of operation and between the material of the brake. Both employees suffered finger amputations and were hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Finger, Operating, Point Of Operation, Press Brake
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1576771.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1576771.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |