Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1543274.015 - K.T.G. (Usa) Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
K.T.G. (Usa) Inc.
400 Mahannah Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
Mailing Address:
400 Mahannah Ave, Memphis, TN 38107
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 322121/Paper (except Newsprint) Mills
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/29/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1789332 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 09/01/2021 | 10/07/2021 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100151 B | 09/01/2021 | 10/07/2021 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 8:15 a.m. on July 13, 2021, Employee #1 was tightening a loose belt on the Facial Cross Mill Conveyor when the equipment unexpectedly started. Employee #1's left hand was caught between the conveyor belt and pulley, resulting in severed pinky and ring finger. Emergency services transported the employee to the hospital for admission and treatment.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Conveyor, Finger, Fingertip, Hand, Pulley, Severed
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1543274.015 | 57 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Specified mechanics and repairers |
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