Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311604276 - Pro-Pak Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Pro-Pak Industries, Inc.
1125 Ford St.
Maumee, OH 43537
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2653
NAICS: 322211/Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/03/2008
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 01/23/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202100277 | 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 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/29/2008 | 01/12/2009 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on July 2, 2008, Employee #1 was performing normal job duties of troubleshooting and maintenance activities to a motor/gearbox for a fixed conveyor indoors at Pro-Pak Industries, Inc. The motor was located immediately adjacent to the path of a United Pentex power transferable conveyor car that travels at 100 ft/min and weighs approximately 5500 pounds. Employee #2 was operating the powered transfer car as Employee #1 was in a kneeled position at the fixed conveyor motor. Employee #2 did not see Employee #1 and unintentionally struck Employee #1. Employee #1 attempted to move out of the transfer car's path; however, his right leg became caught between the fixed conveyor and the transfer car. Employee #2 stopped the transfer car once he/she heard and saw Employee #1 fall on top of the transfer car. The right leg of Employee #1 was degloved from approximately the ankle to the knee. The powered transfer car includes a collapsible/crush bumper intended to stop the machine when pressure is put on the bumper; however, Employee #1 was caught in a 2-3 inch gap where the bumper did not guard. The injured employee was transported and admitted to Toledo Hospital in Toledo, Ohio.
Keywords: GUARD, CAUGHT BY, CONVEYOR, POWER TRANS APPAR, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311604276 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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