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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316737832 - Ufp Technologies
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Ufp Technologies
1521 Windsor Dr.
Clinton, IA 52732
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2674
NAICS: 322224/Uncoated Paper and Multiwall Bag Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/04/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/17/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200536100 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 10/25/2012 | 03/11/2013 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 10/25/2012 | 12/11/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 10/25/2012 | 03/11/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/25/2012 | 03/11/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 10/25/2012 | 03/11/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100147 F03 II | 10/25/2012 | 12/11/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 10/25/2012 | 12/11/2012 | $3,000 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 21, 2012, Employee #1 was at UFP Technologies, operating a molding machine. The employee was holding onto the machine with his right hand, and reached into the mold area from the backside of the machine with his left hand. When the machine cycled, his finger was in the pinch point area and moving mechanism of the machine. Employee #1's right little finger was amputated by the pinch point on a molding machine. The employee was transported to an area hospital, where he received surgery on his finger. Employee #1 was released after 24 hours.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, MOLDING MACHINE, NIP POINT, MOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316737832 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Extruding and forming machine operators |