Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315259432 - Royal Institutional Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Royal Institutional Services, Inc.
30 Innerbelt Road
Somerville, MA 02143
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:7218
NAICS: 812332/Industrial Launderers
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/2011
Emphasis: S:Amputations
Case Closed: 07/16/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complaint | 207859133 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $35,000 | $935 | $0 | $49,935 |
| Current Penalty | $14,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C06 I | 06/21/2011 | 06/24/2011 | $3,750 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 06/21/2011 | 06/24/2011 | $3,750 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/21/2011 | 06/24/2011 | $7,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 07/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 06/21/2011 | 06/24/2011 | $0 | $935 | $0 | 07/27/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On January 26, 2011, Employee #1, a third shift mechanic, was performing preventative maintenance on an American Laundry Machinery Hypro Ironer Number 3. As part of the shift work, Employee #1 was wiping a lubricated chain with a rag when he caught his fingers in the chain. The chain amputated four fingers. The equipment was not locked out before he performed this task. He was transported to a medical center. At the medical center, he underwent procedures and received treatment, and was then hospitalized.
Keywords: CHAIN, MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315259432 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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