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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1510233.015 - Cullman Cabinet & Supply Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Cullman Cabinet & Supply Co., Inc.
1735 Childhaven Road Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1150, Cullman, AL 35056
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 08/26/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1716537 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| Current Penalty | $8,602 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,602 |
| 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 M01 | 06/29/2021 | 08/10/2021 | $8,602 | $12,288 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on January 7, 2021, Employee #1, employed at a woodworking facility, was operating a shaper and pushing a wood workpiece (approximately 2.5 to 3 inches wide, 6 to 8 inches long, and 1 inch thick) along the infeed and outfeed fences. The employee had his hand on top of the workpiece and was not using hold or push blocks during the operation. The employee could not recall how his hand came into contact with the shaper bit but speculated that the material may have broken, splintered, or contained a knot, causing the incident. The wood guard over the shaper bit was not adjustable, leaving a 5/16-inch gap between the workpiece and the bottom of the guard. The incident resulted in the amputation of four fingers (pointer, middle, ring, and pinky) below the first knuckle on the employee's left hand. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Blade, Broken, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Machine Guarding, Wood Shaper
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1510233.015 | 41 | M | Hospitalized injury | Shaping and joining machine operators |