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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1395271.015 - Micron Metal Finishing, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Micron Metal Finishing, Llc
8585 77th Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Mailing Address:
8585 77th Avenue, Bridgeview, IL 60455
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/24/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/06/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1448264 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,260 |
| Current Penalty | $9,282 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,282 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 07/10/2019 | 08/05/2019 | $9,282 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on April 22, 2019, Employee #1, employed by a metal finishing company, was removing a hoist that held up a hinged, scissor-like, lifting device. He did not lockout the system. He stood on the lifting device as he was working on the hoist. The hoist supported the lifting device. Employee #1 disconnected the hoist from the lifting device. The lifting device closed and his feet were crushed in the scissor-like action of the device. Employee #1's feet were crushed, and he was hospitalized to treat the fractures in his feet. His toes were also amputated.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Aerial Lift Controls, Amputated, Amputation, Contusion, Crushed, Foot, Fracture, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Scissor lift, Toe
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1395271.015 | 42 | M | Hospitalized injury | Industrial machinery repairers |