Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303807895 - Ionics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Ionics, Inc.
58 Irving Street
Watertown, MA 02172
Mailing Address:
65 Grove Street, Watertown, MA 02172
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/18/2002
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 02/24/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200777019 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 |
| 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 | 19100219 D01 | 01/27/2003 | 01/30/2003 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 29, 2002, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on an unguarded belt and pulley. When the machine started, his middle finger became caught. Employee #1 was hospitalized for partial amputation of the finger. The equipment was not shut off or locked out.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, BELT, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, PULLEY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303807895 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |
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