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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1587817.015 - Paperworks Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Paperworks Industries
455 West Factory St
Wabash, IN 46992
Mailing Address:
455 West Factory St, Wabash, IN 46992
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1867667 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100261 L01 | 07/12/2022 | 08/26/2022 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 08/05/2022 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100261 L02 | 07/12/2022 | 08/26/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/05/2022 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on February 13, 2022, an employee was instructed to clean around the back end of the calender line. The employee noticed that the stack was about to have another break and proceeded to scrape away the scabs on the paper to prevent the break. While scraping the scabs, the employee's left hand (gloved) was caught in the rolls. The employee yelled for help, and a coworker hit the emergency shut-off. The "back end" of the calender line lacked barriers to prevent contact with nip point hazards. In addition, the nearest emergency stop was 15 feet away from the injury location. The employee sustained crush injuries to his hand and arm. The employee was taken to the hospital, where he was treated for his injuries and had hand and arm amputated.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Calender, Cleaning, Hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1587817.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |