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Inspection: 314566423 - Wheelabrator Portsmouth
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Safety 2
Site Address:
Wheelabrator Portsmouth
3809 Elm Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 221119/Other Electric Power Generation
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/15/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Close Case:10/22/2010
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 10 | 10 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,200 |
| Current Penalty | $6,390 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $6,890 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | VAC0120 | 08/17/2010 | 08/21/2010 | $500 | $2,695 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 08/17/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $1,155 | $1,155 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 08/17/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $1,925 | $1,925 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100024 H | 08/17/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $500 | $1,540 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 08/17/2010 | 08/21/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 08/17/2010 | 08/25/2010 | $2,695 | $2,695 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 08/17/2010 | 08/27/2010 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 08/17/2010 | 09/03/2010 | $2,695 | $2,695 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100303 B06 | 08/17/2010 | 09/03/2010 | $1,540 | $1,540 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01010 | Other | 19100305 A02 IX | 08/17/2010 | 08/27/2010 | $500 | $1,155 | $0 | 08/20/2010 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2010, Employee #1 of Wheelabrator Portsmouth was attempting to gain traction on the drive roller of a conveyor belt system by using rags to wipe excess water from the roller and underside of the conveyor, when he became entrapped between the roller and belt. Employee #1's left hand was separated from his wrist and remained attached only by a small piece of soft tissue.
Keywords:amputated, roller conveyor, conveyor belt, hand
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314566423 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Machine operators, not specified |