Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1381581.015 - Spectrum Brands Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Spectrum Brands Corporation
13260 Corporate Exchange Drive
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Mailing Address:
13260 Corporate Exchange Drive, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2019
Emphasis: P:Repvehicle, L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 03/11/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1429236 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:50 p.m. on February 22, 2019, an employee was operating a powered industrial truck in the blending department of a facility. During operation, the employee approached an open gate located at the facility's ribbon mixer, which he reached outside the forklift to close it. While closing the gate, the employee's left thumb became caught between the gate and the forklift frame. The employee's thumb was amputated at its knuckle and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught Between, Forklift, Pinched, Thumb
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1381581.015 | 60 | M | Hospitalized injury | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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