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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314604562 - Colors For Plastics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
Colors For Plastics, Inc.
2245 Pratt Boulevard
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2816
NAICS: 325131/Inorganic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2010
Emphasis: L:Piv, N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 10/01/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202952727 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 19100023 C01 | 08/24/2010 | 09/24/2010 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 08/24/2010 | 09/24/2010 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C07 IV | 08/24/2010 | 10/01/2010 | $750 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C07 IB | 08/24/2010 | 10/01/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 08/24/2010 | 08/27/2010 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2010, Employee #1 removed a funnel and started cleaning the outer edges of a hole where paint is added on a Farrel extruder machine. The machine was powered off but not locked out. For some reason, the machine powered back on and Employee #1 amputated the tip of his right index finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, PAINT, HOUSEKEEPING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314604562 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |