Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1543333.015 - General Aluminum Manufacturing
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
General Aluminum Manufacturing
13663 Short Rd.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Mailing Address:
13663 Short Rd., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331523
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/17/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1788714 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $27,306 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $27,306 |
| Current Penalty | $16,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,300 |
| 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 | 19100138 B | 09/28/2021 | $8,150 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/28/2021 | $8,150 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on July 19, 2021, Employee #1 was cutting a sample piece for metal testing using a vertical bandsaw. During the cutting process, the product or saw jumped, causing Employee #1's gloved hand to make contact with the blade, resulting in entanglement. Employee #1 sustained a fractured right pinky finger and a severed tendon and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Bandsaw, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Fracture, Glove, Severed, Tendon
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1543333.015 | 64 | F | Hospitalized injury | Quality Assurance Inspector |
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