Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315700559 - Nemschoff Chairs, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Nemschoff Chairs, Inc.
402 14th Street Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2512
NAICS: 337121/Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/2011
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/28/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200534105 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,625 |
| Current Penalty | $1,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,575 |
| 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 | 19100212 A01 | 07/14/2011 | 08/30/2011 | $675 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 07/14/2011 | 10/28/2011 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:15 a.m. on May 20, 2011, Employee #1 was operating the Base Press Number 2 machine. He had been operating the press for two weeks. The press was used to insert chair legs into a wooden frame. To attach the legs, Employee #1 held the leg and the frame close together to make sure they match up evenly and then pressed a foot pedal that caused the press wall to push the frame and leg into the slot. His finger was behind the frame instead of on top. When the press wall moved, it pinched and amputated the index fingertip of his left hand between the frame and sidewall of the press. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was released.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, POWER PRESS, FINGER, NIP POINT, PRESS, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315700559 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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