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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314225285 - Eaton Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Eaton Corporation
700 Luicks Lane S.
Belmond, IA 50421
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336312/Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 04/30/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100522077 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 |
| 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 | 880004 | 03/31/2010 | 04/30/2010 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 880004 | 03/31/2010 | 04/30/2010 | $9,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100303 B01 VIII | 03/31/2010 | 04/12/2010 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 17, 2010, Employee #1 was working for a manufacturer of gasoline engines and engine parts. He was operating a Landis grinder, when the wheel on the grinder shattered, causing the guard on the grinding wheel to break apart. A large fragment of the grinding wheel struck Employee #1 in the right side of his face. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, MACHINE OPERATOR, ENGINE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FACE, GRINDING WHEEL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314225285 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |