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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308383496 - Pallet One
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Pallet One
310 Portland Road
Waterloo, WI 53594
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 175, Waterloo, WI 53564
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 03/24/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200804011 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100024 B | 01/30/2006 | 03/17/2006 | $500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/30/2006 | 02/02/2006 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was cleaning the auger pit of a wood chipper while working for his employer. The conveyor belt for the chipper was moving during cleaning operation. While standing on the moving conveyor belt, Employee #1 attempted to step on the chipper auger guard and slipped under the guard into the auger. Employee #1 leg was severed below the knee by the chipper. Employee #1 was transported to the University of Wisconsin Hospital for surgery and treatment.
Keywords: SEVERED, CLEANING, SLIP, CHIPPER, AUGER, CONVEYOR BELT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308383496 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators |