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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312333438 - Midwest Top Shop
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Midwest Top Shop
2911 7th Avenue S.
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Mailing Address:
2911 7th Avenue S., Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/30/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/05/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200529238 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100213 C01 | 07/10/2008 | 08/26/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100213 C02 | 07/10/2008 | 08/26/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100213 C03 | 07/10/2008 | 08/26/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a Delta brand 10-inch tilting arbor table saw. He was cutting Formica brand laminate while manufacturing a counter top. There were no guards on the table saw. The employer stated he does not do any training on the saws. When he hires employees, he hires only qualified employees. Employee #1 did not appear to have adequate training. The thin Formica "jumped" and Employee #1's hand touched the blade, resulting in the amputation of the pinky, index finger, and the thumb of the left hand. The middle and ring fingers were severely injured, but were not amputated. It was not known at the time of this report if they will have to be removed later. Employee #1 was taken to Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Dodge Iowa, and later transferred to Mercy Hospital by ambulance in Des Moines, Iowa. Then Life Flight took him to the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MACHINE OPERATOR, BLADE, UNGUARDED, TABLE SAW
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312333438 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |