Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125724542 - Fresno Meat Co
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Fresno Meat Co
3115 S Fig Ave
Fresno, CA 93706
Mailing Address:
P O Box 12807, Fresno, CA 93779
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/12/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362279572 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was relieving the assigned saw person for a bathroom break. The coworker was sawing the beef sides into quarters. The younger cows and bulls have a more tender meat and softer bones. Employee #1 was cutting on a side of meat of an older bull's. Employee #1 was cutting and trying to cut the meat. The blade got stuck and Employee #1 tried to get it loose and it kicked back. Employee #1 let go of the saw handle with a safety switch and the blade hit his left forearm before the blade stopped. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: KICK BACK, MEAT SLICING MACHINE, SAW, LACERATION, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125724542 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Graders and sorters, agricultural products |
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