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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308388107 - Flexible Foam Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Flexible Foam Products, Inc.
2626 Murphy Road
Portage, WI 53901
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3086
NAICS: 326150/Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/14/2007
Emphasis: N:Amputate, N:Sstarg06, S:Amputations, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 06/28/2007
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| Current Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I | 06/06/2007 | 06/14/2007 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 06/06/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 06/06/2007 | 06/18/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 06/06/2007 | 06/18/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100215 B09 | 06/06/2007 | 06/18/2007 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 06/06/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 13, 2007, an employee was attempting to clear a jam while balancing at the top of the foam shredder. He lost balance and fell into the shredder. The employee lost one leg above the knee and one leg below the knee when he slipped into the shredder. The operator at the control panel ran sixty feet, ascended a flight of stairs, reached around the guard which extended out over a twelve foot drop, and pulled the employee to safety. The employee was airlifted to the hospital, where he underwent surgery. The employee was later fitted with prosthetic devices and underwent recuperative therapy.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, GUARD, SLIP, FALL, LOST BALANCE, GRINDING MACHINE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308388107 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Crushing and grinding machine operators |