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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1418951.015 - Poof-Slinky Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Poof-Slinky Inc
45605 Helm St
Plymouth, MI 48170
Mailing Address:
45605 Helm St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339930
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1481808 | 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. | 01001A | Serious | 408.11412(3) | 09/09/2019 | 10/10/2019 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 408.11411(1) | 09/09/2019 | 10/10/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:25 a.m. on July 27, 2019, Employee #1 was arc welding on the Big Ball Conveyor Line. Employee #1 went underneath the conveyor to perform the welding task, when the conveyor unexpectedly started. Employee #1 was caught in the conveyor line and carried down the line approximately 7 feet into the cross beam of the conveyor structure. Employee #1 did not lockout the conveyor power source prior to performing the welding task. Employee #1 was hospitalized to treat a fractured pelvis (hips) and a fracture to the left leg and the left arm.
Keywords: Arc Welding, Arm, Belt Conveyor, Caught In, Conveyor, Conveyor Belt, Fracture, Leg, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Pelvis, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1418951.015 | 49 | F | Hospitalized injury |