Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302609243 - R & O Specialties
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
R & O Specialties
Rt. 31 (Caterpillar)
Montgomery, IL 60538
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1220, Milan, IL 61264
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3537
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/19/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 203163639 | Yes | |
| Complaint | 203163969 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On May 2, 2000, Employee #1 was driving a Raymond standup truck. He had his right foot hanging outside of the truck when he made a turn in a tight corner and ran into a vertical steel ceiling support post. His first and second toes became caught and were crushed between the outside frame of the truck and the steel post. Several weeks later, his big toe was surgically amputated. He returned to work in late August and then resigned from the company on September 8, 2000, prior to the inspection. Employee #1 was wearing steel-toed shoes. The truck was inspected by maintenance the day after the accident, and no problems were found in the drive or brake systems. The employer's training program clearly indicated that body parts should not be positioned outside of vehicles. There were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, IND TRK OPERATOR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, TOE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302609243 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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