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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1215693.015 - Fona International, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Fona International, Inc.
1900 Averill Rd.
Geneva, IL 60134
Mailing Address:
1900 Averill Rd., Geneva, IL 60134
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311942/Spice and Extract Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/17/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1187180 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,816 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,816 |
| Current Penalty | $14,830 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,830 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 08/30/2017 | 09/28/2017 | $7,415 | $11,408 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 08/30/2017 | 09/28/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D | 08/30/2017 | 09/28/2017 | $7,415 | $11,408 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 a.m. on March 1, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a flavoring products company, was cleaning out a spray dryer machine between batch runs of food flavorings. The spray dryer machine was energized and not locked out, which according to the subsequent investigation was contrary to the employer's procedures. Water was running down through the machine, and the magnet compartment door was open. Employee #1 reached into the open magnet door and up inside a connecting chute between the rotary air lock, which was not visible, and the magnet chamber in order to feel for any remaining product residue. Employee #1's fingers were caught in the moving parts of the rotary air lock valve. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the partial amputation of his left hand's thumb and the full amputation of three middle fingers.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught In, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Rotating Parts, Thumb, Unguarded, Valve, Work Rules
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1215693.015 | 40 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |