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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1580697.015 - Dethmers Manufacturing Company
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Dethmers Manufacturing Company
4010 320th St
Boyden, IA 51234
Mailing Address:
4010 320th St, Boyden, IA 51234
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333111/Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/15/2022
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/12/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1868155 | Yes | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,778 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,778 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 | $0 | $6,250 |
| 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 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 05/05/2022 | 07/06/2022 | $6,250 | $8,778 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement |
Investigation Summary
On February 18, 2022, an employee finished working on a part using an Acer Surface Grinder, Model Number AGS-1224AHD. As the grinding wheel was still spinning, the employee attempted to remove a part from the grinder. The part was suctioned to the surface due to coolant and other debris. During the attempt to remove the part, the employee's hand was pulled, and their left index finger contacted the grinding wheel. The employee's left finger was lacerated, requiring four stitches. The laceration became infected, and his finger was surgically amputated up to the second knuckle, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Amputated, Finger, Grinding Machine, Grinding Wheel, Infection, Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Pulled In, Reaching, Surgical Amputation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1580697.015 | 72 | M | Hospitalized injury | Tool and die makers |