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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104443981 - Whiteford Packing Co Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Whiteford Packing Co Inc.
2419 Whiteford Rd
Whiteford, MD 21160
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2037
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360622708 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $455 |
| Current Penalty | $455 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $455 |
| 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 | 19100212 A 1 | 01/08/1990 | 01/11/1990 | $455 | $455 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working at the first section of a FMC corn cutter, which cut the kernels off ears of corn for food processing. The cover that guarded the section feeder and knife could be lifted for clearing jams, but was in place at the time. The employee said that a large ear of corn became stuck and would not feed in. Without first shutting off the machine, Employee #1 began pushing on the ear with his left hand. Suddenly, the ear went in and his fingers and shirt sleeves were pulled in by the feeder. The back of his hand raised the cover, allowing the knife to cut off the tips of four fingers. He was hospitalized. Employees were instructed to always shut off the machine using the STOP button, which was 17 in. from the operator's station, before lifting the cover.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AMPUTATED, STOP SWITCH, FINGER, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, JAMMED, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104443981 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Slicing and cutting machine operators |