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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1588953.015 - American Fibertech
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
American Fibertech
11349 Us Highway 52 S
Clarks Hill, IN 47930
Mailing Address:
11349 Us Highway 52 S, Clarks Hill, IN 47930
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 06/13/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1867191 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 a.m. on February 12, 2022, an employee replaced the roller, sprocket, and chain for the conveyor system. Before replacing the guard employee turned on the machine to check the tension of the chain, and his finger was caught in the sprocket and chain. The employee's index finger was caught between the sprocket and chain. The employee received a laceration and fracture in the first knuckle of the index finger. The employee was hospitalized to treat these injuries.
Keywords: Caught Between, Caught In, Chain, Finger, Fracture, Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Sprocket
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1588953.015 | 28 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |