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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305493652 - Staunton Metal Recyclers
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
Staunton Metal Recyclers
511 Bridge St
Staunton, VA 24401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 543, Staunton, VA 24401
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 11/06/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362307852 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19100212 A03 II | 09/17/2002 | 10/20/2002 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 20, 2002, Employee #1 was using a continuously-running alligator shear to cut aluminum door frames into 18-in. to 36-in.-long recyclable pieces. His right hand apparently struck the guarded point of operation and was amputated at the wrist. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment. There were no witnesses that observed the accident.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, SHEAR, GUARD, STRUCK AGAINST, POINT OF OPERATION, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305493652 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |