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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316612969 - Winegard Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Winegard Company
3000 Kirkwood
Burlington, IA 52601
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3679
NAICS: 334220/Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate, S:General Industry
Case Closed: 03/04/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200535839 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C05 IID | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002A | Serious | 19100217 C02 I | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01002B | Serious | 19100219 B01 I | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01003 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 09/05/2012 | 10/22/2012 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 6, 2012, Employee #1 was operating a Niagara 35 ton M35 press (Serial Number 46207, Vinegar equipment ID Number 46 with die Number T858 installed that makes part Number 3200626/7/8 RV Gaskets). The employee was new to this machine but was familiar with like equipment. Employee #1 was sliding material through an opening in the guard with his right hand and waste material was removed when it comes through the guard on the left side. The manufactured part dropped down under the die to a holding pan. The manufactured part die material became stuck in the die. The employee reached past an opening in the guard to remove the stuck die material. Employee #1 then leaned forward activating the foot control and the die came down, amputating the employee's index, middle, and ring finger just behind the nail bed on his left hand. A tool used for such work was available at the time of the accident. Employee #1 was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated and hospitalized.
Keywords: DIE, AMPUTATED, FINGER, DIE GUARD, PRESS OPERATOR, HAND, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316612969 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |