Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1285434.015 - Berkot, Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Berkot, Ltd
451 N. Locust Street
Manteno, IL 60950
Mailing Address:
700 West Baltimore, Wilmington, IL 60481
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/31/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1293628 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on December 17, 2017, an employee was operating a bandsaw in the meat department of a grocery store. The employee was cutting a large piece of meat to feed into the meat grinder to make ground beef. The employee placed his hands underneath the meat to pull the meat into the bandsaw. The employee's pinky and ring finger on his left hand were amputated when they were caught by the bandsaw blade.
Keywords: Amputated, Bandsaw, Caught In, Finger, Food Preparation, Guard, PPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1285434.015 | 22 | M | Hospitalized injury |
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