Inspection 345410369 OPENED JUL 9, 2021Closed
8215 Seville Road, Lodi, OH 44254 · Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 1, 2021: Employee?s hand is caught in rotary valve, amputates four fi
At 4:45 a.m. on July 1, 2021, Employee #1 was assisting in freeing a malfunctioning auger system. The employee removed a cover to access the auger, exposing both the auger and vane feeder, which were not locked out or tagged out. While using a metal rod to rotate the auger, the employee's left glove was caught by the rotating vane feeder. The rotary valve then pulled the employee's hand in, pinching it traumatically between the valve and feeder body. Another employee turned off the equipment and removed the guard over the chain and sprocket to free the employee. The incident resulted in amputation of four fingers. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,461 | $2,731 | Jul 16, 2021 | Final |