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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1560303.015 - Ac Foundry Incorporated Dba Melling Engineered Aluminum Castings
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Ac Foundry Incorporated Dba Melling Engineered Aluminum Castings
1146 N Raymond Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Mailing Address:
1136 N Raymond Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331524/Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2021
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 02/24/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1825053 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $7,350 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 12/20/2021 | 02/25/2022 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Repeat | 19100147 C04 I | 12/20/2021 | 01/25/2022 | $5,600 | $11,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Repeat | 19100147 C06 I | 12/20/2021 | 01/25/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001C | Repeat | 19100147 C07 I A | 12/20/2021 | 01/25/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:15 p.m. on October 19, 2021, an employee was troubleshooting a sand molding machine when he his placed his hand into the machine's sand gate. His coworker cycled on the sand gate causing his fingers to be caught in it. The employee amputated his middle and index fingertips and was treated without hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught In, Finger, Fingertip, Molding Machine, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1560303.015 | 24 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |