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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1578367.015 - Products Unlimited, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Products Unlimited, Inc.
915 North 43rd Ave.
Omaha, NE 68131
Mailing Address:
915 North 43rd Ave., Omaha, NE 68131
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 313230/Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/10/2022
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle, N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/12/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1864467 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,859 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,859 |
| Current Penalty | $17,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,400 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19100028 B03 II | 05/13/2022 | 06/16/2022 | $4,800 | $8,204 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/13/2022 | 06/16/2022 | $8,700 | $14,502 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100252 A02 XIII C | 05/13/2022 | 06/16/2022 | $3,900 | $6,153 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100252 B02 I B | 05/13/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100252 B02 III | 05/13/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on February 9, 2022, an employee was grabbing material out of the K-12 machine as it was running through. The main fan was not engaged when a coworker ran the material through the machine. Due to the suction fan not being on, the K-12 machine started shooting fiber into the air, and visibility became very poor. The employee was too close to the rotating mechanical part (smash roller) and suffered an amputation of his pointer and middle finger on his right hand. The employee was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Finger, Rotating Drill Bit
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1578367.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |