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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305493454 - Americhem Of Ohio, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Americhem Of Ohio, Inc.
723 Commerce Drive
Concord, NC 28025
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2821
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/09/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 203392303 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,414 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,414 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 05/24/2002 | 06/10/2002 | $750 | $1,138 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 05/24/2002 | 06/10/2002 | $750 | $1,138 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/24/2002 | 06/10/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A03 III | 05/24/2002 | 06/10/2002 | $0 | $1,138 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 12:30 a.m. on April 21, 2002, Employee #1 was operating a Stewart Bolling Intensive Mixer when material collected between the rotors and discharge door, preventing the discharge door from closing. After Locking out the mixer, he acquired a pry bar, and entered the pit area under the machine to remove jammed material. While loosening the material with the bar, he injured his left hand. Employee #1 was hospitalized with four amputated fingers. An investigation revealed that the rotors continue to rotate for 20 seconds after the machine is deenergized, allowing Employee #1 to contact the point of operation.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, ROTOR, FINGER, MIXER, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, POINT OF OPERATION, PRY BAR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305493454 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Mixing and blending machine operators |