Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1530005.015 - Witmer Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Witmer Industries Inc.
200 S 11th Street
Abbotsford, WI 54405
Mailing Address:
200 S. 11th St. P.O. Box 559, Abbotsford, WI 54405
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 337122/Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/11/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1765001 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $23,212 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,212 |
| Current Penalty | $11,606 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,606 |
| 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 D | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $2,902 | $5,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100213 C01 | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $2,902 | $5,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100213 S09 | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100213 R04 | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $2,902 | $5,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100335 A01 I | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $2,902 | $5,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 07/21/2021 | 08/31/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:00 a.m. on May 6, 2021, Employee #1, a 29-year-old Latina woman, was working at Witmer Industries, a manufacturer of retail and commercial furniture. The employee had just finished setting the depth of the dado blade on a Powermatic Model 66 table saw (Serial Number: 98661799) and attempted to send a 5 7/8-inch scrap board through the saw to test the setup. The board became caught against the fence, and the employee's finger made contact with the rotating dado blade. She amputated her left index finger. She was not using the automatic feeder, adjustable guard, or a push stick at the time of the incident. There were no witnesses. Weather and environmental conditions did not contribute to the incident. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Contact, Finger, Fingertip, Guard, Push Stick, Rotating Knife, Rotating Parts, Table, Table Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1530005.015 | 29 | F | Non Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |
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