Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306683434 - Midwest Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Midwest Industries, Inc.
122 E. State Hwy 175
Ida Grove, IA 51445
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 235, Ida Grove, IA 51445
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3799
NAICS: 333924/ Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2004
Emphasis: S:General Industry
Case Closed: 05/26/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200524551 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On May 25, 2004, an employee was operating a metal cutting bandsaw to cut a single piece of aluminum. The employee reached with his right hand to shut off the machine while using his left hand to move the stock. The employee placed his left hand under the moving blade cutting off his left small finger.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BANDSAW, FINGER, ROTATING KNIFE, MACHINE OPERATOR, LACERATION, METAL SAW, BLADE, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306683434 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Sawing machine operators |
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