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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1391183.015 - Riverdale Mills Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Riverdale Mills Corporation
130 Riverdale Street
Northbridge, MA 01534
Mailing Address:
130 Riverdale Street, Northbridge, MA 01534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/03/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1442016 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 8 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $115,931 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,931 |
| Current Penalty | $8,525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,525 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $8,525 | $8,525 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | 2 - Appeals Court | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01005D | Serious | 19100147 D06 | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01007 | Serious | 19100212 A02 | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 11. | 01008 | Serious | 19100219 C02 I | 09/26/2019 | 10/30/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | 11/15/2019 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 5:31 a.m. on April 3, 2019, an employee was moving material along a line when the machine required adjustment for proper collection on the spindle. The employee attempted to adjust/align the material by bypassing an unsecured guard with the machine running. As he attempted to straighten the wire mesh product that was moving through the main drive unit rollers his right arm was pulled into the nip point. The employee's arm was denuded above and below the elbow, requiring hospitalization.
Keywords: Arm, Caught By, Caught In, Degloving, Elbow, Energized, Guard, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Machine operator, Nip Point, Pinched, Power Roller, Skin, Spindle, Unguarded, Unsecured
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1391183.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |