Inspection 342081882 OPENED FEB 16, 2017Closed
480 Promec Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 · Engineering Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 17, 2017: Employee's finger requires amputation after being caught in
At 6:30 a.m. on January 17, 2017, Employee #1 was trimming the excess off of a long edge of a PVC plastic sheet, approximately 0.25 inches thick by 24 inches long by 16 inches wide with three 3 inch diameter holes, on a Delta Tilt Arbor Unisaw. Both of the saw blade guards were in their upright position and no anti-kickback device was installed. As the plastic sheet was being cut, the unguarded blade lifted the plastic upwards and torqued the sheet to the employee's left, catching his left pinky finger in one of the previously cut three inch diameter holes. This caused a deep laceration and fracture, which later required medical amputation. The employee's pinky finger did not come into contact with the saw blade.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 408.12722(2) |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Mar 8, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 408.12724 |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 2017 | Final |