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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311797310 - Phoenix C&D Recycling
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Phoenix C&D Recycling
4764 Ne 22nd Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1864, Des Moines, IA 50313
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/13/2008
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/21/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200528727 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 02/18/2008 | 04/04/2008 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100067 C02 II | 02/18/2008 | 04/04/2008 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 02/18/2008 | 02/21/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 02/18/2008 | 04/04/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 02/18/2008 | 04/04/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was trying to help unjam a conveyor, from a Lull they jumped onto another conveyor and walked up to the top of it, they lost their balance standing on the conveyor as it was running and fell backwards putting their right hand into a belt. The belt had just been changed but the guard had not been put back on. This amputated the ring finger and small finger on the right hand.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, BELT CONVEYOR, JUMP ON MOVING EQUIP, UNGUARDED LIVE PARTS, CONVEYOR, LOST BALANCE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311797310 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Compressing and compacting machine operators |