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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1238394.015 - Central Packaging Facility Co-Op., Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Central Packaging Facility Co-Op., Inc
25 Copeland Dr
Ayer, MA 01432
Mailing Address:
25 Copeland Dr, Ayer, MA 01432
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 312111/Soft Drink Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/24/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1224963 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on June 7, 2017, an employee was filling a kettle/strainer with a dry tea product for brewing. During operation, the paddle wheel pump/motor that transfers the dry tea product into the kettle/strainer became clogged. The employee then maneuvered himself so that he could reach his right hand underneath and up into the paddle wheel pump/motor lower discharge section in order to free the clog. Once the clog was cleared, the paddle wheel pump/motor restarted rotating before the employee could remove his hand. As a result, the tip of the employee's right index finger was amputated. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injury.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught Between, Finger
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1238394.015 | 57 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |