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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125813469 - Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office
Site Address:
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
9001 N. Lander Avenue
Hilmar, CA 95324
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 910, Hilmar, CA 95324
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2022
NAICS: 311513/Cheese Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101105302 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,060 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | Other | 3314 C | 12/05/2006 | 12/29/2006 | $250 | $5,060 | $0 | 12/15/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 6, 2006, Employee #1, working for the Hilmar Cheese Company, was attempting to free the cheese that was stuck in the tower. The tower was turned off, but the guillotine was not blocked from movement. Once the cheese was free, the guillotine moved, and cut Employee #1's arm. He was hospitalized for his injuries.
Keywords: FOOD PREPARATION, MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, ARM, BLADE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125813469 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Supervisors, food preparation & service occupation |