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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317653129 - Ipsco Tubulars Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Ipsco Tubulars Inc.
2011 7th Avenue
Camanche, IA 52730
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 18, Camanche, IA 52730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3317
NAICS: 331210/Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/22/2014
Emphasis: N:Pmetals, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 05/20/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200538106 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On February 12, 2014, an employee was working for a firm that produced steel pipe and tubes. During an equipment malfunction, he climbed onto the equipment to move some product forward manually. The equipment was activated. His foot became caught between the equipment's blade lift mechanism and frame. He sustained multiple injuries to his foot and toes. His injuries included the amputation of the fourth toe, a fracture to his third toe, and the laceration of his right foot.
Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, MACHINE OPERATOR, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, LACERATION, MECH MAT HANDLING, PIPE, TOE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317653129 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |