Inspection 342646999 OPENED SEP 19, 2017Closed
3601 E Division, Decatur, IL 62526 · Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 7, 2017: Worker rigging cylinder incurs thumb amputation
At 2:10 p.m. on September 7, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working with rigging equipment and positioning an argon gas cylinder in preparation for its being lifted. The rigging slipped while Employee #1's hands were on the cylinder. Employee #1's left thumb was amputated at the tip. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $7,853 | $0 | Jan 29, 2018 | Final |