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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1273273.015 - Greg Hooyer
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Greg Hooyer
3382 400th St
Sioux Center, IA 51250
Mailing Address:
3386 400th St, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/26/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 12/15/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1276679 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $1,800 |
| 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 | 19100213 J03 | 11/14/2017 | 01/03/2018 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A02 | 11/14/2017 | 01/03/2018 | $300 | $300 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on October 6, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a woodworking shop, was operating a wood jointer. As he manually removed wood shavings from the jointer bed, his hand came into contact with the machine's rotating blades. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the partial amputation of his right hand middle finger. During the subsequent investigation, it was determined that the jointer's blade guard had been removed.
Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Equipment Operator, Finger, Lockout, Machine Guarding, Rotating Parts, Unguarded, Wood Shavings, Work Rules
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1273273.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Carpenters |