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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 592058.015 - Komatsu America Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Komatsu America Corp.
2300 N.E. Adams St.
Peoria, IL 61639
Mailing Address:
2300 N.E. Adams St., Peoria, IL 61639
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 333131/Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/2012
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 12/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 521470 | ||
| Referral | 518170 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $82,000 |
| Current Penalty | $19,000 | $0 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $54,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/21/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I A | 02/21/2013 | 10/15/2013 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I C | 02/21/2013 | 10/15/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 02/21/2013 | 04/09/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 02001 | Repeat | 19100147 C04 II | 02/21/2013 | 10/15/2013 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 III A | 02/21/2013 | 10/15/2013 | $7,000 | $35,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 p.m. on August 22, 2012, Employee #1, a machine operator, was being trained by a coworker on how to operate a Hoist Test Stand machine. The machine was used to test hydraulic cylinders, which would be installed on mining equipment. The coworker had to use the restroom and left Employee #1 to continue the ongoing machine cycle test. Employee #1 was standing in front of the hydraulic cylinder that was still being tested. A coupling on one of the hydraulic lines failed and split in two, releasing hydraulic fluid under pressure at approximately 7,000 to 10,000 psi. The hydraulic fluid struck Employee #1 on his right arm and lower abdomen. Employee #1's right arm was amputated below the elbow and he was eviscerated at the lower abdomen. Emergency medical personal were summoned. They arrived and transported Employee #1 by ambulance to a medical center. Employee #1 was pronounced dead by medical personnel at the hospital at approximately 11:12 a.m. on Friday, August 24, 2012.
Keywords: Abdomen, Accidental Discharge, Amputation, Arm, Explosion, Flowing Material, Hydraulic Fluid, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 592058.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Machine operators, not specified |