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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310086772 - Fayette County Maintenance Shop
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Fayette County Maintenance Shop
402 South Vine
West Union, IA 52175
Mailing Address:
Court House/114 S Vine, West Union, IA 52175
Union Status: Union
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/2007
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:General Industry
Case Closed: 10/30/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200527745 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $1,750 |
| 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 | Other | 19100177 G | 06/26/2007 | 09/13/2007 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Baranick, Model Number BF-50, tire changing machine to place a tire on a rim. On the third try, the employee sprayed ether inside the tire and ignited it. As the tire blew up, it snapped on the rim. The employee's right thumb was on the side of the rim and the tire pulled the skin off his thumb. He was transported to the hospital where his thumb was amputated but he did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, THUMB, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TIRE RIM, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310086772 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |