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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317162345 - North East Machine & Tool Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
North East Machine & Tool Co.
320 W. 7th Street
Janesville, IA 50647
Mailing Address:
320 W. 7th Street, P.O. Box 248, Janesville, IA 50647
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 332710/Machine Shops
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/12/2013
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Amputate, N:Amputate, S:Amputate, S:General Industry
Case Closed: 10/29/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200536894 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 19100217 C01 I | 08/05/2013 | 09/19/2013 | $2,500 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100217 C03 VII | 08/05/2013 | 09/19/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100217 B07 IX | 08/05/2013 | 08/08/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An incident occurred as Employee #1 was operating a mechanical power press. Employee #1 was punching holes in an actuator bracket used in the automotive industry. Employee #1, asked his coworker how to switch from the hand controls to the foot control. The coworker showed Employee #1 where the switch was located. Employee #1 switched from the hand controls to the foot control and proceeded to operate the machine. Employee #1's thumb was between the die when the press was activated causing an amputation of the left thumb. Employee #1 was taken to a local area hospital where he was treated and released, they were unable to reattach the thumb.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, THUMB, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317162345 | Non Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Punching and stamping press machine operators |