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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1394532.015 - Uspl Nutritionals, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
Uspl Nutritionals, Llc
1200 Airport Road, Suite D
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Mailing Address:
1300 Airport Road, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 325412/Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/19/2019
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/01/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1447173 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,097 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,097 |
| Current Penalty | $22,163 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,163 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 A02 III A | 09/26/2019 | 10/16/2019 | $11,934 | $11,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/26/2019 | 10/16/2019 | $0 | $11,934 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 09/26/2019 | 10/16/2019 | $10,229 | $10,229 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on April 12, 2019, an employee was working for a firm that manufactured pharmaceutical preparations. Specifically, it made vitamin supplements. He was working in product development. He was cleaning a Kanara model number KIC-D4-31-TR tablet compression machine. Isopropyl alcohol was one chemical that workers used to clean machinery at the facility. This press was powered through a cord and plug. The employee had not unplugged the press before he began cleaning it. His hand became caught in the press. He suffered the amputation of the middle finger on his right hand. The employee was treated at the hospital and stayed overnight. Workers stated that the there was a procedure to move the machine manually when it was being cleaned, but they often cleaned it while it was running.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Caught In, Cleaning, Cord Connector, Finger, Hand, Isopropanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Lockout, Press, Training, Work Rules
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1394532.015 | 99 | M | Hospitalized injury | Helpers, extractive occupations |