Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312624273 - Independent Can Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Independent Can Company
3620 Avenue Q
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Mailing Address:
3620 Avenue Q, Fort Madison, IA 52627
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3411
NAICS: 332431/Metal Can Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/07/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200529824 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 |
| Current Penalty | $3,570 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,570 |
| 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 | 10/17/2008 | 11/13/2008 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100217 C02 I | 10/17/2008 | 12/05/2008 | $1,470 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 removed the guard on the Bliss Model Number C60 Press and was wiping off the die with a rag. The other end of the rag tripped the automatic eye causing the press to cycle. Employee #1 sustained the amputation of his index, ring and middle finger of the right hand to the first knuckle. Employee #1 was treated but was not hospitalized.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312624273 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Tool and die makers |
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