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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1262494.015 - Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Birdsboro Kosher Farms Corporation
1100 Lincoln Road
Birdsboro, PA 19508
Mailing Address:
1100 Lincoln Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/18/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1261798 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1263083 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $25,868 | $0 | $0 | $1,037 | $0 | $26,905 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C07 I A | 02/16/2018 | 02/22/2018 | $9,000 | $12,934 | $0 | 03/06/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I C | 02/16/2018 | 05/17/2018 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/06/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 02/16/2018 | 04/05/2018 | $0 | $12,934 | $0 | 03/06/2018 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 02/16/2018 | 04/05/2018 | $0 | $1,037 | $0 | 03/06/2018 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:57 a.m. on September 6, 2017, Employee #1 was cleaning the Risco meat processing machine. The employee reached into the tray of the machine with his hand. At that moment, his leg hit the self- actuating lever, enabling the machine to cycle, and causing the machine blade to engage. Employee #1 suffered a partial amputation of his ring finger, and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Struck Against
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1262494.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Packaging and filling machine operators |