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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310515648 - Cognis Olechemicals Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Cognis Olechemicals Llc
4900 Este Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2812
NAICS: 325181/Alkalies and Chlorine Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/31/2006
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 12/26/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206069106 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $65,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $33,000 |
| 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 C04 I | 11/03/2006 | 11/14/2006 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 11/03/2006 | 12/22/2006 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 11/03/2006 | 11/08/2006 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100147 C07 I | 11/03/2006 | 11/08/2006 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 02002 | Repeat | 19100147 D04 I | 11/03/2006 | 11/08/2006 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 6, 2006, an employee was removing flakes of chemical that jammed an auger hopper in building 66. Although the auger was running, the employee placed his right hand inside of the hopper. The running auger amputated two fingers and partially amputated a third. The machine was not electrically locked out. The employee was not hospitalized.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, AMPUTATED, FINGER, WORK RULES, CLEANING, JAMMED, LOCKOUT, AUGER, CHEMICAL, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310515648 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |