Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307367714 - Alabama Metal Industries Corp.

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 307367714

Report ID: 0521700

Date Opened: 04/30/2004

Site Address:
Alabama Metal Industries Corp.
1115 E. 5000 North Rd.
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3446

NAICS: 332323/Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Complaint

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/06/2004

Emphasis: L:Forklift, N:Amputate, S:Immigrant

Case Closed: 10/08/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Complaint	204681621	Yes

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$6,750	$0	$0	$0	$0	$6,750
Current Penalty	$6,750	$0	$0	$0	$0	$6,750
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	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 A01	08/23/2004	10/08/2004	$2,250	$2,250	$0		-
2.	01002	Serious	19100212 A03 II	08/23/2004	10/08/2004	$4,500	$4,500	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200032241

Event: 04/29/2004

Employee Fingers Amputated While Using Press Brake

On April 29, 2004, Employee #1 and a coworker working for Alabama Metal Industries Corp. were working on a press brake using only one palm button control. Employee #1 was at the control while his coworker held the material. The press was then activated and Employee #1 fingers were in the die area. Employee # 1 was hospitalized, where he was treated for the amputation of his fingers.

Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, BRAKE, PRESS BRAKE, FINGER, GUARD, POINT OF OPERATION, PRESS

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307367714			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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