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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302295480 - The Geertsen Group Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
The Geertsen Group Ltd
800 N 42nd Street
Springfield, OR 97478
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2435
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/26/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,935 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,935 |
| Current Penalty | $965 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $965 |
| 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 | 701076001 A | 04/29/1999 | 05/04/1999 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | 05/11/1999 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 04/29/1999 | 05/30/1999 | $340 | $685 | $0 | 05/11/1999 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 3, 1999, Employee #1 was clearing jammed material from a Victor Clipper (string machine). He placed his hands under the guard, activating the electric eye, which in turn cycled the guillotine blade, amputating three fingers on his left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BLADE, UNTRAINED, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302295480 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |