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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311246938 - Nonwovens, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Nonwovens, Llc
1270 Nuclear Drive
West Chicago, IL 60185
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2297
NAICS: 313230/Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/11/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Forklift, N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/07/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 206366627 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 5 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,780 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,780 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 04/08/2008 | 07/01/2008 | $540 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 D01 I | 04/08/2008 | 07/01/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 F03 I | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100262 D01 | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $1,890 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D02 | 04/08/2008 | 07/01/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 04/08/2008 | 04/16/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02003 | Other | 19100178 A05 | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 02004 | Other | 19101043 C02 | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 10. | 02005 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 04/08/2008 | 04/25/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:48 p.m. on October 30, 2007, Employee #1 entered the point-of-operation of a RANDO Opener-Blender, Model ROB, to clear a jam. The safety interlocks had been by passed and the machine was not locked out. It took rescue workers two hours to extract Employee #1. The point of operation where Employee #1 entered, runs a constant 55 rpms. on the apron and variable with a maximum of 740 rpms. on the worker cylinder(s). Employer stated that the power disconnect to the apron had been disconnected but not locked out while power remained to the worker cylinders. Employee #1 had bodily entered the machine through a 2 ft. high by 3 ft. wide opening. Employee #1 was attempting to evaluate the apron to determine where the jam was, because the apron would not rotate or operate even under power. Employee #1 was trying to push the apron with his left hand when his right hand became caught in the rollers. Plant Manager was present with Employee #1 when he entered the machine and was warned by the manager not to put his hands in or on the moving parts. When Employee #1 became caught in the machine, the manager initiated the emergency stop and called 911.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, CYLINDER, INTERLOCK, JAMMED, ROLLER--MACH/PART, ARM, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311246938 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Supervisors, production occupations |